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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.90, 1,926.34 and 774.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.90, 1,926.34 and 774.90 is: 1,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.90 : 1,926.34 = 774.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.90/1,926.34 = 774.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.90x = 1,926.34 × 774.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.90x = 1,492,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,720.87/1,395.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.36

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