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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.88, 1,938.82 and 775.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.88, 1,938.82 and 775.41 is: 1,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.88 : 1,938.82 = 775.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.88/1,938.82 = 775.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.88x = 1,938.82 × 775.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.88x = 1,503,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,380.42/1,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.11

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