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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.60, 1,929.94 and 777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.60, 1,929.94 and 777.48 is: 1,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.60 : 1,929.94 = 777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.60/1,929.94 = 777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.60x = 1,929.94 × 777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.60x = 1,500,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,489.75/1,398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.85

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