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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.64, 1,881.75 and 774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.64, 1,881.75 and 774.16 is: 1,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.64 : 1,881.75 = 774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.64/1,881.75 = 774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.64x = 1,881.75 × 774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.64x = 1,456,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,775.58/1,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.30

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