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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.08, 1,882.05 and 774.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.08, 1,882.05 and 774.61 is: 1,068.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.08 : 1,882.05 = 774.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.08/1,882.05 = 774.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.08x = 1,882.05 × 774.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.08x = 1,457,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,854.75/1,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.75

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