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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.57, 1,938.37 and 775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.57, 1,938.37 and 775.17 is: 1,069.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.57 : 1,938.37 = 775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.57/1,938.37 = 775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.57x = 1,938.37 × 775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.57x = 1,502,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,566.27/1,404.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.77

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