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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.77, 1,931.68 and 770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.77, 1,931.68 and 770.30 is: 1,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.77 : 1,931.68 = 770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.77/1,931.68 = 770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.77x = 1,931.68 × 770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.77x = 1,487,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,973.10/1,399.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.01

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