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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.99, 1,882.36 and 774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.99, 1,882.36 and 774.58 is: 1,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.99 : 1,882.36 = 774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.99/1,882.36 = 774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.99x = 1,882.36 × 774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.99x = 1,458,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,025.12/1,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.95

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