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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.15, 1,933.60 and 771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.15, 1,933.60 and 771.69 is: 1,064.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.15 : 1,933.60 = 771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.15/1,933.60 = 771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.15x = 1,933.60 × 771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.15x = 1,492,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,139.78/1,401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.94

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