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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.51, 1,938.24 and 775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.51, 1,938.24 and 775.06 is: 1,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.51 : 1,938.24 = 775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.51/1,938.24 = 775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.51x = 1,938.24 × 775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.51x = 1,502,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,252.29/1,404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.59

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