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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.30, 1,933.88 and 771.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.30, 1,933.88 and 771.83 is: 1,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.30 : 1,933.88 = 771.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.30/1,933.88 = 771.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.30x = 1,933.88 × 771.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.30x = 1,492,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,620.32/1,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.17

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