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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.72, 1,939.89 and 776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.72, 1,939.89 and 776.25 is: 1,071.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.72 : 1,939.89 = 776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.72/1,939.89 = 776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.72x = 1,939.89 × 776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.72x = 1,505,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,839.61/1,405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.22

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