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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.94, 2,095.41 and 746.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.94, 2,095.41 and 746.78 is: 1,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.94 : 2,095.41 = 746.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.94/2,095.41 = 746.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.94x = 2,095.41 × 746.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.94x = 1,564,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,810.28/1,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.17

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