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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.28, 1,936.54 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.28, 1,936.54 and 773.82 is: 1,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.28 : 1,936.54 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.28/1,936.54 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.28x = 1,936.54 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.28x = 1,498,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,533.38/1,403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.88

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