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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.81, 2,035.04 and 773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.81, 2,035.04 and 773.30 is: 1,159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.81 : 2,035.04 = 773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.81/2,035.04 = 773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.81x = 2,035.04 × 773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.81x = 1,573,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,697.65/1,357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.00

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