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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.42, 1,881.30 and 773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.42, 1,881.30 and 773.79 is: 1,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.42 : 1,881.30 = 773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.42/1,881.30 = 773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.42x = 1,881.30 × 773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.42x = 1,455,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,731.13/1,363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.71

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