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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.76, 1,882.12 and 774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.76, 1,882.12 and 774.40 is: 1,068.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.76 : 1,882.12 = 774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.76/1,882.12 = 774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.76x = 1,882.12 × 774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.76x = 1,457,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,513.73/1,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.75

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