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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.17, 1,933.56 and 771.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.17, 1,933.56 and 771.71 is: 1,064.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.17 : 1,933.56 = 771.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.17/1,933.56 = 771.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.17x = 1,933.56 × 771.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.17x = 1,492,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,137.92/1,401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.93

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