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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.58, 1,939.49 and 776.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.58, 1,939.49 and 776.01 is: 1,070.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.58 : 1,939.49 = 776.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.58/1,939.49 = 776.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.58x = 1,939.49 × 776.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.58x = 1,505,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,059.75/1,405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.77

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