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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.94, 2,095.95 and 738.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.94, 2,095.95 and 738.81 is: 1,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.94 : 2,095.95 = 738.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.94/2,095.95 = 738.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.94x = 2,095.95 × 738.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.94x = 1,548,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,508.82/1,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.50

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