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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.28, 1,933.78 and 771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.28, 1,933.78 and 771.82 is: 1,065.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.28 : 1,933.78 = 771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.28/1,933.78 = 771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.28x = 1,933.78 × 771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.28x = 1,492,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,523.32/1,401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.12

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