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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.58, 1,883.10 and 775.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.58, 1,883.10 and 775.12 is: 1,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.58 : 1,883.10 = 775.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.58/1,883.10 = 775.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.58x = 1,883.10 × 775.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.58x = 1,459,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,628.47/1,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.65

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