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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.57, 1,882.62 and 774.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.57, 1,882.62 and 774.77 is: 1,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.57 : 1,882.62 = 774.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.57/1,882.62 = 774.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.57x = 1,882.62 × 774.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.57x = 1,458,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,597.50/1,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.91

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