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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.52, 1,927.22 and 775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.52, 1,927.22 and 775.56 is: 1,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.52 : 1,927.22 = 775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.52/1,927.22 = 775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.52x = 1,927.22 × 775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.52x = 1,494,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,674.74/1,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.29

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