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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.32, 1,942.07 and 777.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.32, 1,942.07 and 777.83 is: 1,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.32 : 1,942.07 = 777.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.32/1,942.07 = 777.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.32x = 1,942.07 × 777.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.32x = 1,510,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,601.27/1,407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.39

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