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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.38, 1,881.41 and 773.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.38, 1,881.41 and 773.91 is: 1,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.38 : 1,881.41 = 773.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.38/1,881.41 = 773.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.38x = 1,881.41 × 773.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.38x = 1,456,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,042.01/1,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.96

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