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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.70, 1,881.83 and 774.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.70, 1,881.83 and 774.22 is: 1,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.70 : 1,881.83 = 774.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.70/1,881.83 = 774.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.70x = 1,881.83 × 774.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.70x = 1,456,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,947.65/1,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.38

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