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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.37, 1,942.16 and 777.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.37, 1,942.16 and 777.93 is: 1,073.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.37 : 1,942.16 = 777.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.37/1,942.16 = 777.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.37x = 1,942.16 × 777.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.37x = 1,510,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,864.53/1,407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.54

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