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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.18, 1,881.40 and 773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.18, 1,881.40 and 773.78 is: 1,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.18 : 1,881.40 = 773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.18/1,881.40 = 773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.18x = 1,881.40 × 773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.18x = 1,455,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,789.69/1,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.94

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