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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.54, 1,935.42 and 773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.54, 1,935.42 and 773.02 is: 1,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.54 : 1,935.42 = 773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.54/1,935.42 = 773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.54x = 1,935.42 × 773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.54x = 1,496,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,118.37/1,402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.72

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