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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.94, 2,093.88 and 747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.94, 2,093.88 and 747.94 is: 1,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.94 : 2,093.88 = 747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.94/2,093.88 = 747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.94x = 2,093.88 × 747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.94x = 1,566,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,096.61/1,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.89

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