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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.41, 1,938.10 and 774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.41, 1,938.10 and 774.96 is: 1,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.41 : 1,938.10 = 774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.41/1,938.10 = 774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.41x = 1,938.10 × 774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.41x = 1,501,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,953.13/1,404.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.46

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