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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.21, 1,882.55 and 774.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.21, 1,882.55 and 774.67 is: 1,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.21 : 1,882.55 = 774.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.21/1,882.55 = 774.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.21x = 1,882.55 × 774.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.21x = 1,458,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,341.72/1,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.00

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