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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.23, 1,882.64 and 774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.23, 1,882.64 and 774.72 is: 1,069.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.23 : 1,882.64 = 774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.23/1,882.64 = 774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.23x = 1,882.64 × 774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.23x = 1,458,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,518.86/1,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.12

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