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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.75, 1,926.14 and 774.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.75, 1,926.14 and 774.75 is: 1,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.75 : 1,926.14 = 774.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.75/1,926.14 = 774.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.75x = 1,926.14 × 774.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.75x = 1,492,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,273.09/1,395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.16

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