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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.37, 1,881.56 and 774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.37, 1,881.56 and 774.09 is: 1,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.37 : 1,881.56 = 774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.37/1,881.56 = 774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.37x = 1,881.56 × 774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.37x = 1,456,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,498.72/1,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.31

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