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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.17, 1,929.39 and 777.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.17, 1,929.39 and 777.17 is: 1,072.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.17 : 1,929.39 = 777.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.17/1,929.39 = 777.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.17x = 1,929.39 × 777.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.17x = 1,499,464.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,464.03/1,398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.45

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