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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.88, 1,926.31 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.88, 1,926.31 and 774.88 is: 1,069.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.88 : 1,926.31 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.88/1,926.31 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.88x = 1,926.31 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.88x = 1,492,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,659.09/1,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.33

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