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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.83, 1,882.08 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.83, 1,882.08 and 774.56 is: 1,068.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.83 : 1,882.08 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.83/1,882.08 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.83x = 1,882.08 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.83x = 1,457,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,774.47/1,363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.88

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