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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.38, 1,882.34 and 774.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.38, 1,882.34 and 774.57 is: 1,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.38 : 1,882.34 = 774.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.38/1,882.34 = 774.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.38x = 1,882.34 × 774.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.38x = 1,458,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,006.03/1,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.62

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