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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.28, 1,936.56 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.28, 1,936.56 and 773.82 is: 1,067.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.28 : 1,936.56 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.28/1,936.56 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.28x = 1,936.56 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.28x = 1,498,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,548.86/1,403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.89

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