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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.28, 1,932.36 and 779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.28, 1,932.36 and 779.28 is: 1,075.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.28 : 1,932.36 = 779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.28/1,932.36 = 779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.28x = 1,932.36 × 779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.28x = 1,505,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,849.50/1,400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.39

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