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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.28, 1,937.92 and 774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.28, 1,937.92 and 774.82 is: 1,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.28 : 1,937.92 = 774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.28/1,937.92 = 774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.28x = 1,937.92 × 774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.28x = 1,501,539.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,539.17/1,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.26

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