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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.80, 2,048.83 and 774.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.80, 2,048.83 and 774.07 is: 1,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.80 : 2,048.83 = 774.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.80/2,048.83 = 774.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.80x = 2,048.83 × 774.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.80x = 1,585,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,937.84/1,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.48

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