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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.79, 1,927.56 and 775.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.79, 1,927.56 and 775.79 is: 1,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.79 : 1,927.56 = 775.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.79/1,927.56 = 775.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.79x = 1,927.56 × 775.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.79x = 1,495,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,372.13/1,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.58

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