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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.84, 1,933.16 and 779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.84, 1,933.16 and 779.84 is: 1,076.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.84 : 1,933.16 = 779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.84/1,933.16 = 779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.84x = 1,933.16 × 779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.84x = 1,507,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,555.49/1,400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.18

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