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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.38, 1,882.71 and 774.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.38, 1,882.71 and 774.77 is: 1,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.38 : 1,882.71 = 774.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.38/1,882.71 = 774.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.38x = 1,882.71 × 774.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.38x = 1,458,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,657.81/1,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.10

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