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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.22, 1,926.87 and 775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.22, 1,926.87 and 775.22 is: 1,069.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.22 : 1,926.87 = 775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.22/1,926.87 = 775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.22x = 1,926.87 × 775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.22x = 1,493,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,748.16/1,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.85

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