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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.17, 1,932.19 and 770.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.17, 1,932.19 and 770.69 is: 1,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.17 : 1,932.19 = 770.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.17/1,932.19 = 770.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.17x = 1,932.19 × 770.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.17x = 1,489,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,122.41/1,400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.53

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