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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.72, 2,094.27 and 747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.72, 2,094.27 and 747.10 is: 1,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.72 : 2,094.27 = 747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.72/2,094.27 = 747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.72x = 2,094.27 × 747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.72x = 1,564,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,629.12/1,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.22

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