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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.54, 2,094.42 and 747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.54, 2,094.42 and 747.92 is: 1,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.54 : 2,094.42 = 747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.54/2,094.42 = 747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.54x = 2,094.42 × 747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.54x = 1,566,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,458.61/1,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.87

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