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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.38, 1,936.58 and 773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.38, 1,936.58 and 773.92 is: 1,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.38 : 1,936.58 = 773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.38/1,936.58 = 773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.38x = 1,936.58 × 773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.38x = 1,498,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,751.37/1,403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.96

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