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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.16, 1,940.46 and 776.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.16, 1,940.46 and 776.70 is: 1,071.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.16 : 1,940.46 = 776.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.16/1,940.46 = 776.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.16x = 1,940.46 × 776.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.16x = 1,507,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,155.28/1,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.82

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