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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.13, 1,941.80 and 769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.13, 1,941.80 and 769.04 is: 1,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.13 : 1,941.80 = 769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.13/1,941.80 = 769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.13x = 1,941.80 × 769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.13x = 1,493,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,321.87/1,407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.25

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