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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.73, 1,948.15 and 773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.73, 1,948.15 and 773.67 is: 1,067.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.73 : 1,948.15 = 773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.73/1,948.15 = 773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.73x = 1,948.15 × 773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.73x = 1,507,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,222.52/1,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.64

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