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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.56, 2,027.95 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.56, 2,027.95 and 774.44 is: 1,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.56 : 2,027.95 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.56/2,027.95 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.56x = 2,027.95 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.56x = 1,570,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,525.60/1,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.01

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