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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.57, 2,095.32 and 747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.57, 2,095.32 and 747.16 is: 1,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.57 : 2,095.32 = 747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.57/2,095.32 = 747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.57x = 2,095.32 × 747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.57x = 1,565,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,539.29/1,396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.99

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