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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.90, 1,929.10 and 776.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.90, 1,929.10 and 776.90 is: 1,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.90 : 1,929.10 = 776.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.90/1,929.10 = 776.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.90x = 1,929.10 × 776.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.90x = 1,498,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,717.79/1,397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.12

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