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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.65, 1,934.30 and 772.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.65, 1,934.30 and 772.19 is: 1,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.65 : 1,934.30 = 772.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.65/1,934.30 = 772.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.65x = 1,934.30 × 772.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.65x = 1,493,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,648.09/1,401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.63

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