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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.28, 2,074.92 and 774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.28, 2,074.92 and 774 is: 1,161

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.28 : 2,074.92 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.28/2,074.92 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.28x = 2,074.92 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.28x = 1,605,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,988.08/1,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161

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