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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.71, 1,942.65 and 778.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.71, 1,942.65 and 778.22 is: 1,073.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.71 : 1,942.65 = 778.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.71/1,942.65 = 778.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.71x = 1,942.65 × 778.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.71x = 1,511,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,809.08/1,407.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.95

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