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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.31, 1,928.36 and 776.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.31, 1,928.36 and 776.31 is: 1,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.31 : 1,928.36 = 776.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.31/1,928.36 = 776.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.31x = 1,928.36 × 776.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.31x = 1,497,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,001.27/1,397.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.35

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