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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.71, 1,881.93 and 774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.71, 1,881.93 and 774.26 is: 1,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.71 : 1,881.93 = 774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.71/1,881.93 = 774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.71x = 1,881.93 × 774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.71x = 1,457,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,103.67/1,363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.48

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