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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.58, 1,935.61 and 773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.58, 1,935.61 and 773.15 is: 1,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.58 : 1,935.61 = 773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.58/1,935.61 = 773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.58x = 1,935.61 × 773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.58x = 1,496,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,505.26/1,402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.96

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