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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.04, 1,926.56 and 775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.04, 1,926.56 and 775.04 is: 1,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.04 : 1,926.56 = 775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.04/1,926.56 = 775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.04x = 1,926.56 × 775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.04x = 1,493,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,161.06/1,396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.57

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