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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.39, 1,881.40 and 773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.39, 1,881.40 and 773.80 is: 1,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.39 : 1,881.40 = 773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.39/1,881.40 = 773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.39x = 1,881.40 × 773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.39x = 1,455,827.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,827.32/1,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.80

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