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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.33, 1,881.40 and 773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.33, 1,881.40 and 773.87 is: 1,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.33 : 1,881.40 = 773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.33/1,881.40 = 773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.33x = 1,881.40 × 773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.33x = 1,455,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,959.02/1,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.95

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