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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.84, 2,032.62 and 776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.84, 2,032.62 and 776.44 is: 1,164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.84 : 2,032.62 = 776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.84/2,032.62 = 776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.84x = 2,032.62 × 776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.84x = 1,578,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,207.47/1,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.87

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