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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.71, 1,938.41 and 775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.71, 1,938.41 and 775.14 is: 1,069.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.71 : 1,938.41 = 775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.71/1,938.41 = 775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.71x = 1,938.41 × 775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.71x = 1,502,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,538.16/1,404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.64

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