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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.28, 1,878.57 and 772.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.28, 1,878.57 and 772.01 is: 1,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.28 : 1,878.57 = 772.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.28/1,878.57 = 772.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.28x = 1,878.57 × 772.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.28x = 1,450,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,274.83/1,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.38

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