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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.22, 1,939.10 and 775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.22, 1,939.10 and 775.70 is: 1,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.22 : 1,939.10 = 775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.22/1,939.10 = 775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.22x = 1,939.10 × 775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.22x = 1,504,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,159.87/1,405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.41

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