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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.62, 1,938.32 and 775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.62, 1,938.32 and 775.16 is: 1,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.62 : 1,938.32 = 775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.62/1,938.32 = 775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.62x = 1,938.32 × 775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.62x = 1,502,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,508.13/1,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.69

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