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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.07, 1,940.44 and 776.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.07, 1,940.44 and 776.67 is: 1,071.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.07 : 1,940.44 = 776.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.07/1,940.44 = 776.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.07x = 1,940.44 × 776.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.07x = 1,507,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,081.53/1,406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.84

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