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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.36, 1,938.04 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.36, 1,938.04 and 774.88 is: 1,069.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.36 : 1,938.04 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.36/1,938.04 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.36x = 1,938.04 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.36x = 1,501,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,741.65/1,404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.34

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