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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.59, 1,934.18 and 772.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.59, 1,934.18 and 772.18 is: 1,065.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.59 : 1,934.18 = 772.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.59/1,934.18 = 772.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.59x = 1,934.18 × 772.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.59x = 1,493,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,540.19/1,401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.61

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