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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.13, 1,939.14 and 775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.13, 1,939.14 and 775.74 is: 1,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.13 : 1,939.14 = 775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.13/1,939.14 = 775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.13x = 1,939.14 × 775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.13x = 1,504,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,275.74/1,405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.56

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