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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.43, 1,883.16 and 774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.43, 1,883.16 and 774.99 is: 1,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.43 : 1,883.16 = 774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.43/1,883.16 = 774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.43x = 1,883.16 × 774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.43x = 1,459,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,430.17/1,364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.63

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