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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.33, 1,878.71 and 763.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.33, 1,878.71 and 763.79 is: 1,054.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.33 : 1,878.71 = 763.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.33/1,878.71 = 763.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.33x = 1,878.71 × 763.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.33x = 1,434,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,939.91/1,361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.07

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