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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.52, 1,927.16 and 775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.52, 1,927.16 and 775.52 is: 1,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.52 : 1,927.16 = 775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.52/1,927.16 = 775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.52x = 1,927.16 × 775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.52x = 1,494,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,551.12/1,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.20

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