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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.72, 1,930.32 and 777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.72, 1,930.32 and 777.76 is: 1,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.72 : 1,930.32 = 777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.72/1,930.32 = 777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.72x = 1,930.32 × 777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.72x = 1,501,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,325.68/1,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.36

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