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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.62, 1,932.84 and 771.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.62, 1,932.84 and 771.07 is: 1,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.62 : 1,932.84 = 771.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.62/1,932.84 = 771.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.62x = 1,932.84 × 771.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.62x = 1,490,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,354.94/1,400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.07

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