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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.62, 1,932.90 and 771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.62, 1,932.90 and 771.16 is: 1,064.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.62 : 1,932.90 = 771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.62/1,932.90 = 771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.62x = 1,932.90 × 771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.62x = 1,490,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,575.16/1,400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.23

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