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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.86, 1,881.09 and 773.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.86, 1,881.09 and 773.75 is: 1,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.86 : 1,881.09 = 773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.86/1,881.09 = 773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.86x = 1,881.09 × 773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.86x = 1,455,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,489.52/1,362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.97

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