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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.54, 1,941.17 and 777.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.54, 1,941.17 and 777.22 is: 1,072.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.54 : 1,941.17 = 777.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.54/1,941.17 = 777.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.54x = 1,941.17 × 777.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.54x = 1,508,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,707.41/1,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.64

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