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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.19, 1,801.41 and 774.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.19, 1,801.41 and 774.37 is: 1,068.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.19 : 1,801.41 = 774.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.19/1,801.41 = 774.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.19x = 1,801.41 × 774.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.19x = 1,394,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,955.17/1,305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.77

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