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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.77, 1,882.26 and 766.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.77, 1,882.26 and 766.35 is: 1,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.77 : 1,882.26 = 766.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.77/1,882.26 = 766.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.77x = 1,882.26 × 766.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.77x = 1,442,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,469.95/1,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.71

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