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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.34, 1,882.40 and 774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.34, 1,882.40 and 774.84 is: 1,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.34 : 1,882.40 = 774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.34/1,882.40 = 774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.34x = 1,882.40 × 774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.34x = 1,458,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,558.82/1,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.06

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