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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.33, 1,936.68 and 773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.33, 1,936.68 and 773.86 is: 1,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.33 : 1,936.68 = 773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.33/1,936.68 = 773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.33x = 1,936.68 × 773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.33x = 1,498,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,710.17/1,403.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.97

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