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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.97, 1,936.11 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.97, 1,936.11 and 773.52 is: 1,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.97 : 1,936.11 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.97/1,936.11 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.97x = 1,936.11 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.97x = 1,497,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,626.58/1,402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.47

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