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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.71, 1,930.31 and 777.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.71, 1,930.31 and 777.71 is: 1,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.71 : 1,930.31 = 777.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.71/1,930.31 = 777.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.71x = 1,930.31 × 777.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.71x = 1,501,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,217.50/1,398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.29

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