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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.28, 1,928.28 and 776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.28, 1,928.28 and 776.24 is: 1,071.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.28 : 1,928.28 = 776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.28/1,928.28 = 776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.28x = 1,928.28 × 776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.28x = 1,496,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,808.07/1,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.23

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