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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.52, 1,929.98 and 777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.52, 1,929.98 and 777.56 is: 1,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.52 : 1,929.98 = 777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.52/1,929.98 = 777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.52x = 1,929.98 × 777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.52x = 1,500,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,675.25/1,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.05

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