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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.86, 2,038.80 and 773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.86, 2,038.80 and 773.50 is: 1,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.86 : 2,038.80 = 773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.86/2,038.80 = 773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.86x = 2,038.80 × 773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.86x = 1,577,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,011.80/1,358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.54

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