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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.75, 2,034.18 and 771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.75, 2,034.18 and 771.93 is: 1,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.75 : 2,034.18 = 771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.75/2,034.18 = 771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.75x = 2,034.18 × 771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.75x = 1,570,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,244.57/1,356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.36

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