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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.32, 1,936.63 and 773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.32, 1,936.63 and 773.88 is: 1,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.32 : 1,936.63 = 773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.32/1,936.63 = 773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.32x = 1,936.63 × 773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.32x = 1,498,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,719.22/1,403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.98

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