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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.66, 1,883.28 and 775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.66, 1,883.28 and 775.24 is: 1,069.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.66 : 1,883.28 = 775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.66/1,883.28 = 775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.66x = 1,883.28 × 775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.66x = 1,459,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,993.99/1,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.86

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