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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.70, 2,040.45 and 774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.70, 2,040.45 and 774.70 is: 1,162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.70 : 2,040.45 = 774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.70/2,040.45 = 774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.70x = 2,040.45 × 774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.70x = 1,580,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,736.62/1,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.56

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