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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.18, 1,884.06 and 775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.18, 1,884.06 and 775.74 is: 1,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.18 : 1,884.06 = 775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.18/1,884.06 = 775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.18x = 1,884.06 × 775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.18x = 1,461,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,540.70/1,365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.58

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