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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.78, 1,931.72 and 770.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.78, 1,931.72 and 770.36 is: 1,063.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.78 : 1,931.72 = 770.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.78/1,931.72 = 770.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.78x = 1,931.72 × 770.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.78x = 1,488,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,119.82/1,399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.11

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