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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.25, 1,928.25 and 776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.25, 1,928.25 and 776.25 is: 1,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.25 : 1,928.25 = 776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.25/1,928.25 = 776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.25x = 1,928.25 × 776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.25x = 1,496,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,804.06/1,397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.25

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