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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.32, 1,942 and 777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.32, 1,942 and 777.84 is: 1,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.32 : 1,942 = 777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.32/1,942 = 777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.32x = 1,942 × 777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.32x = 1,510,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,565.28/1,407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.36

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