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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.66, 1,931.65 and 770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.66, 1,931.65 and 770.31 is: 1,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.66 : 1,931.65 = 770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.66/1,931.65 = 770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.66x = 1,931.65 × 770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.66x = 1,487,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,967.39/1,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.09

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