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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.47, 1,882.95 and 774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.47, 1,882.95 and 774.97 is: 1,069.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.47 : 1,882.95 = 774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.47/1,882.95 = 774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.47x = 1,882.95 × 774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.47x = 1,459,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,229.76/1,364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.45

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