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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.08, 2,042.50 and 777.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.08, 2,042.50 and 777.35 is: 1,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.08 : 2,042.50 = 777.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.08/2,042.50 = 777.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.08x = 2,042.50 × 777.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.08x = 1,587,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,737.38/1,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.82

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