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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.87, 2,043.97 and 778.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.87, 2,043.97 and 778.43 is: 1,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.87 : 2,043.97 = 778.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.87/2,043.97 = 778.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.87x = 2,043.97 × 778.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.87x = 1,591,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,090.73/1,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.74

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