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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.82, 1,931.67 and 770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.82, 1,931.67 and 770.24 is: 1,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.82 : 1,931.67 = 770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.82/1,931.67 = 770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.82x = 1,931.67 × 770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.82x = 1,487,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,849.50/1,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.89

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