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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.71, 1,935.74 and 773.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.71, 1,935.74 and 773.22 is: 1,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.71 : 1,935.74 = 773.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.71/1,935.74 = 773.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.71x = 1,935.74 × 773.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.71x = 1,496,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,754.82/1,402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.05

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