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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.61, 1,946.65 and 772.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.61, 1,946.65 and 772.55 is: 1,066.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.61 : 1,946.65 = 772.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.61/1,946.65 = 772.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.61x = 1,946.65 × 772.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.61x = 1,503,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,879.13/1,410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.12

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