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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.78, 1,881.84 and 774.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.78, 1,881.84 and 774.37 is: 1,068.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.78 : 1,881.84 = 774.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.78/1,881.84 = 774.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.78x = 1,881.84 × 774.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.78x = 1,457,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,240.44/1,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.53

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