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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.09, 2,037.44 and 773.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.09, 2,037.44 and 773.37 is: 1,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.09 : 2,037.44 = 773.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.09/2,037.44 = 773.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.09x = 2,037.44 × 773.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.09x = 1,575,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,691.11/1,358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.22

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