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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.78, 1,883.49 and 775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.78, 1,883.49 and 775.38 is: 1,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.78 : 1,883.49 = 775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.78/1,883.49 = 775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.78x = 1,883.49 × 775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.78x = 1,460,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,420.48/1,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.08

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