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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.32, 1,926.90 and 775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.32, 1,926.90 and 775.32 is: 1,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.32 : 1,926.90 = 775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.32/1,926.90 = 775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.32x = 1,926.90 × 775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.32x = 1,493,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,964.11/1,396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.93

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