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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.74, 2,077.49 and 770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.74, 2,077.49 and 770.96 is: 1,154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.74 : 2,077.49 = 770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.74/2,077.49 = 770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.74x = 2,077.49 × 770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.74x = 1,601,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,668.81/1,386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.99

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