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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.27, 1,884.24 and 775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.27, 1,884.24 and 775.86 is: 1,070.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.27 : 1,884.24 = 775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.27/1,884.24 = 775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.27x = 1,884.24 × 775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.27x = 1,461,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,906.45/1,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.78

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