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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.84, 2,034.12 and 777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.84, 2,034.12 and 777.44 is: 1,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.84 : 2,034.12 = 777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.84/2,034.12 = 777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.84x = 2,034.12 × 777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.84x = 1,581,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,406.25/1,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.37

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