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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.37, 1,881.68 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.37, 1,881.68 and 773.82 is: 1,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.37 : 1,881.68 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.37/1,881.68 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.37x = 1,881.68 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.37x = 1,456,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,077.75/1,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.00

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