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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.75, 1,927.52 and 775.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.75, 1,927.52 and 775.75 is: 1,070.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.75 : 1,927.52 = 775.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.75/1,927.52 = 775.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.75x = 1,927.52 × 775.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.75x = 1,495,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,273.64/1,396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.54

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