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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.97, 2,027.96 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.97, 2,027.96 and 774.44 is: 1,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.97 : 2,027.96 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.97/2,027.96 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.97x = 2,027.96 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.97x = 1,570,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,529.47/1,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.66

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