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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.75, 1,928.91 and 776.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.75, 1,928.91 and 776.75 is: 1,071.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.75 : 1,928.91 = 776.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.75/1,928.91 = 776.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.75x = 1,928.91 × 776.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.75x = 1,498,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,280.84/1,397.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.92

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