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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.50, 1,882.86 and 775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.50, 1,882.86 and 775.04 is: 1,069.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.50 : 1,882.86 = 775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.50/1,882.86 = 775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.50x = 1,882.86 × 775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.50x = 1,459,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,291.81/1,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.47

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