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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.24, 1,882.54 and 774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.24, 1,882.54 and 774.82 is: 1,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.24 : 1,882.54 = 774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.24/1,882.54 = 774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.24x = 1,882.54 × 774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.24x = 1,458,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,622.38/1,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.18

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