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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.14, 1,882.52 and 774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.14, 1,882.52 and 774.87 is: 1,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.14 : 1,882.52 = 774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.14/1,882.52 = 774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.14x = 1,882.52 × 774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.14x = 1,458,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,708.27/1,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.32

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