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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.56, 1,932.72 and 779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.56, 1,932.72 and 779.52 is: 1,075.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.56 : 1,932.72 = 779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.56/1,932.72 = 779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.56x = 1,932.72 × 779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.56x = 1,506,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,593.89/1,400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.71

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