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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.39, 1,938.09 and 774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.39, 1,938.09 and 774.95 is: 1,069.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.39 : 1,938.09 = 774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.39/1,938.09 = 774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.39x = 1,938.09 × 774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.39x = 1,501,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,922.85/1,404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.45

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