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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.44, 1,940.99 and 777.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.44, 1,940.99 and 777.10 is: 1,072.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.44 : 1,940.99 = 777.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.44/1,940.99 = 777.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.44x = 1,940.99 × 777.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.44x = 1,508,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,343.33/1,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.45

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