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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.59, 1,931.49 and 770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.59, 1,931.49 and 770.13 is: 1,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.59 : 1,931.49 = 770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.59/1,931.49 = 770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.59x = 1,931.49 × 770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.59x = 1,487,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,498.39/1,399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.81

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