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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.61, 1,932.81 and 771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.61, 1,932.81 and 771.15 is: 1,064.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.61 : 1,932.81 = 771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.61/1,932.81 = 771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.61x = 1,932.81 × 771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.61x = 1,490,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,486.43/1,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.17

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