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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.07, 1,933.42 and 771.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.07, 1,933.42 and 771.59 is: 1,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.07 : 1,933.42 = 771.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.07/1,933.42 = 771.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.07x = 1,933.42 × 771.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.07x = 1,491,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,807.54/1,401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.76

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