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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.38, 1,929.77 and 777.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.38, 1,929.77 and 777.38 is: 1,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.38 : 1,929.77 = 777.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.38/1,929.77 = 777.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.38x = 1,929.77 × 777.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.38x = 1,500,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,164.60/1,398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.79

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