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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.06, 2,027.24 and 773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.06, 2,027.24 and 773.94 is: 1,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.06 : 2,027.24 = 773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.06/2,027.24 = 773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.06x = 2,027.24 × 773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.06x = 1,568,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,962.13/1,351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.28

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