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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.79, 1,938.72 and 775.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.79, 1,938.72 and 775.37 is: 1,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.79 : 1,938.72 = 775.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.79/1,938.72 = 775.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.79x = 1,938.72 × 775.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.79x = 1,503,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,233.08/1,404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.08

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