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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.57, 1,935.39 and 773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.57, 1,935.39 and 773.06 is: 1,066.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.57 : 1,935.39 = 773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.57/1,935.39 = 773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.57x = 1,935.39 × 773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.57x = 1,496,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,176.70/1,402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.74

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