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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.08, 1,937.63 and 774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.08, 1,937.63 and 774.65 is: 1,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.08 : 1,937.63 = 774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.08/1,937.63 = 774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.08x = 1,937.63 × 774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.08x = 1,500,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,991.86/1,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.02

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