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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.18, 1,882.58 and 774.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.18, 1,882.58 and 774.73 is: 1,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.18 : 1,882.58 = 774.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.18/1,882.58 = 774.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.18x = 1,882.58 × 774.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.18x = 1,458,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,487.47/1,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.13

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