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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.20, 1,933.64 and 771.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.20, 1,933.64 and 771.79 is: 1,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.20 : 1,933.64 = 771.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.20/1,933.64 = 771.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.20x = 1,933.64 × 771.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.20x = 1,492,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,354.35/1,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.05

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