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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.41, 2,036.67 and 773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.41, 2,036.67 and 773.78 is: 1,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.41 : 2,036.67 = 773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.41/2,036.67 = 773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.41x = 2,036.67 × 773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.41x = 1,575,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,924.33/1,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.28

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