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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.58, 2,092.05 and 746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.58, 2,092.05 and 746.70 is: 1,117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.58 : 2,092.05 = 746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.58/2,092.05 = 746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.58x = 2,092.05 × 746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.58x = 1,562,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,133.74/1,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.74

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