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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.75, 1,941.39 and 777.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.75, 1,941.39 and 777.38 is: 1,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.75 : 1,941.39 = 777.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.75/1,941.39 = 777.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.75x = 1,941.39 × 777.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.75x = 1,509,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,184.16/1,406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.82

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