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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.64, 1,938.37 and 775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.64, 1,938.37 and 775.22 is: 1,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.64 : 1,938.37 = 775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.64/1,938.37 = 775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.64x = 1,938.37 × 775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.64x = 1,502,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,651.56/1,404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.78

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