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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.05, 1,933.58 and 771.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.05, 1,933.58 and 771.71 is: 1,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.05 : 1,933.58 = 771.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.05/1,933.58 = 771.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.05x = 1,933.58 × 771.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.05x = 1,492,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,155.28/1,401.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.02

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