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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.91, 1,938.75 and 775.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.91, 1,938.75 and 775.49 is: 1,070.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.91 : 1,938.75 = 775.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.91/1,938.75 = 775.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.91x = 1,938.75 × 775.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.91x = 1,503,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,483.90/1,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.16

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