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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.21, 1,939.08 and 775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.21, 1,939.08 and 775.64 is: 1,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.21 : 1,939.08 = 775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.21/1,939.08 = 775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.21x = 1,939.08 × 775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.21x = 1,504,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,028.01/1,405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.32

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