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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.52, 1,929.94 and 777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.52, 1,929.94 and 777.52 is: 1,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.52 : 1,929.94 = 777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.52/1,929.94 = 777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.52x = 1,929.94 × 777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.52x = 1,500,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,566.95/1,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.97

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