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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.87, 1,882.17 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.87, 1,882.17 and 774.44 is: 1,068.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.87 : 1,882.17 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.87/1,882.17 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.87x = 1,882.17 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.87x = 1,457,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,618.32/1,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.74

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