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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.54, 1,932.66 and 770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.54, 1,932.66 and 770.94 is: 1,063.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.54 : 1,932.66 = 770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.54/1,932.66 = 770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.54x = 1,932.66 × 770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.54x = 1,489,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,964.90/1,400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.85

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