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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.13, 1,933.56 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.13, 1,933.56 and 771.66 is: 1,064.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.13 : 1,933.56 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.13/1,933.56 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.13x = 1,933.56 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.13x = 1,492,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,046.56/1,401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.89

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