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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.42, 1,939.44 and 775.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.42, 1,939.44 and 775.91 is: 1,070.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.42 : 1,939.44 = 775.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.42/1,939.44 = 775.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.42x = 1,939.44 × 775.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.42x = 1,504,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,827.74/1,405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.73

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