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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.98, 1,931.93 and 770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.98, 1,931.93 and 770.49 is: 1,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.98 : 1,931.93 = 770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.98/1,931.93 = 770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.98x = 1,931.93 × 770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.98x = 1,488,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,525.01/1,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.25

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