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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.37, 1,939.40 and 775.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.37, 1,939.40 and 775.93 is: 1,070.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.37 : 1,939.40 = 775.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.37/1,939.40 = 775.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.37x = 1,939.40 × 775.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.37x = 1,504,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,838.64/1,405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.78

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