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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.47, 1,931.36 and 778.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.47, 1,931.36 and 778.47 is: 1,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.47 : 1,931.36 = 778.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.47/1,931.36 = 778.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.47x = 1,931.36 × 778.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.47x = 1,503,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,501.93/1,399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.34

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