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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.27, 1,883.91 and 775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.27, 1,883.91 and 775.80 is: 1,070.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.27 : 1,883.91 = 775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.27/1,883.91 = 775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.27x = 1,883.91 × 775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.27x = 1,461,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,537.38/1,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.51

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