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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.83, 1,938.45 and 775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.83, 1,938.45 and 775.26 is: 1,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.83 : 1,938.45 = 775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.83/1,938.45 = 775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.83x = 1,938.45 × 775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.83x = 1,502,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,802.75/1,404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.74

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