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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.44, 1,939.49 and 776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.44, 1,939.49 and 776.02 is: 1,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.44 : 1,939.49 = 776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.44/1,939.49 = 776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.44x = 1,939.49 × 776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.44x = 1,505,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,077.21/1,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.89

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