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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.52, 1,936.86 and 774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.52, 1,936.86 and 774 is: 1,068.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.52 : 1,936.86 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.52/1,936.86 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.52x = 1,936.86 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.52x = 1,499,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,129.64/1,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.12

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