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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.56, 1,936.83 and 774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.56, 1,936.83 and 774.09 is: 1,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.56 : 1,936.83 = 774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.56/1,936.83 = 774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.56x = 1,936.83 × 774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.56x = 1,499,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,280.73/1,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.20

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