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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.58, 1,927.29 and 775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.58, 1,927.29 and 775.62 is: 1,070.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.58 : 1,927.29 = 775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.58/1,927.29 = 775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.58x = 1,927.29 × 775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.58x = 1,494,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,844.67/1,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.36

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