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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.51, 2,045.27 and 778.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.51, 2,045.27 and 778.15 is: 1,167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.51 : 2,045.27 = 778.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.51/2,045.27 = 778.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.51x = 2,045.27 × 778.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.51x = 1,591,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,526.85/1,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.23

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