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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.47, 1,881.52 and 774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.47, 1,881.52 and 774.04 is: 1,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.47 : 1,881.52 = 774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.47/1,881.52 = 774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.47x = 1,881.52 × 774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.47x = 1,456,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,371.74/1,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.14

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