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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.57, 1,884 and 775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.57, 1,884 and 775.77 is: 1,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.57 : 1,884 = 775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.57/1,884 = 775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.57x = 1,884 × 775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.57x = 1,461,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,550.68/1,365.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.29

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