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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.46, 1,881.39 and 773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.46, 1,881.39 and 773.88 is: 1,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.46 : 1,881.39 = 773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.46/1,881.39 = 773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.46x = 1,881.39 × 773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.46x = 1,455,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,976.18/1,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.85

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