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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.94, 1,931.93 and 778.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.94, 1,931.93 and 778.94 is: 1,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.94 : 1,931.93 = 778.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.94/1,931.93 = 778.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.94x = 1,931.93 × 778.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.94x = 1,504,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,857.55/1,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.94

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