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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.79, 1,941.42 and 777.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.79, 1,941.42 and 777.32 is: 1,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.79 : 1,941.42 = 777.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.79/1,941.42 = 777.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.79x = 1,941.42 × 777.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.79x = 1,509,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,094.89/1,406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.72

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