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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.52, 1,928.64 and 776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.52, 1,928.64 and 776.48 is: 1,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.52 : 1,928.64 = 776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.52/1,928.64 = 776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.52x = 1,928.64 × 776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.52x = 1,497,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,550.39/1,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.58

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