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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.71, 1,934.33 and 772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.71, 1,934.33 and 772.29 is: 1,065.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.71 : 1,934.33 = 772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.71/1,934.33 = 772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.71x = 1,934.33 × 772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.71x = 1,493,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,859.85/1,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.74

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