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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.36, 1,883.97 and 775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.36, 1,883.97 and 775.68 is: 1,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.36 : 1,883.97 = 775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.36/1,883.97 = 775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.36x = 1,883.97 × 775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.36x = 1,461,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,357.85/1,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.31

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