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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.44, 1,934.03 and 771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.44, 1,934.03 and 771.98 is: 1,065.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.44 : 1,934.03 = 771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.44/1,934.03 = 771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.44x = 1,934.03 × 771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.44x = 1,493,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,018.95/1,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.35

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