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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.59, 1,938.36 and 775.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.59, 1,938.36 and 775.15 is: 1,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.59 : 1,938.36 = 775.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.59/1,938.36 = 775.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.59x = 1,938.36 × 775.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.59x = 1,502,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,514.91/1,404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.72

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