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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.64, 2,099.70 and 775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.64, 2,099.70 and 775.02 is: 1,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.64 : 2,099.70 = 775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.64/2,099.70 = 775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.64x = 2,099.70 × 775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.64x = 1,627,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,309.49/1,400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.83

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