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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.77, 1,892.85 and 774.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.77, 1,892.85 and 774.29 is: 1,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.77 : 1,892.85 = 774.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.77/1,892.85 = 774.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.77x = 1,892.85 × 774.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.77x = 1,465,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,614.83/1,371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.41

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