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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.65, 1,931.56 and 770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.65, 1,931.56 and 770.20 is: 1,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.65 : 1,931.56 = 770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.65/1,931.56 = 770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.65x = 1,931.56 × 770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.65x = 1,487,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,690.52/1,399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.90

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