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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.82, 1,893.04 and 774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.82, 1,893.04 and 774.34 is: 1,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.82 : 1,893.04 = 774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.82/1,893.04 = 774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.82x = 1,893.04 × 774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.82x = 1,465,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,856.59/1,371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.55

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