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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.39, 2,094.26 and 772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.39, 2,094.26 and 772.25 is: 1,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.39 : 2,094.26 = 772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.39/2,094.26 = 772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.39x = 2,094.26 × 772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.39x = 1,617,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,277.95/1,397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.36

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