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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.82, 1,933.06 and 771.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.82, 1,933.06 and 771.23 is: 1,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.82 : 1,933.06 = 771.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.82/1,933.06 = 771.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.82x = 1,933.06 × 771.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.82x = 1,490,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,820.34/1,400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.25

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