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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.86, 1,881.90 and 774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.86, 1,881.90 and 774.18 is: 1,068.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.86 : 1,881.90 = 774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.86/1,881.90 = 774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.86x = 1,881.90 × 774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.86x = 1,456,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,929.34/1,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.24

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