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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.54, 1,929.91 and 777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.54, 1,929.91 and 777.50 is: 1,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.54 : 1,929.91 = 777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.54/1,929.91 = 777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.54x = 1,929.91 × 777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.54x = 1,500,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,505.03/1,398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.91

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