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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.47, 1,878.77 and 772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.47, 1,878.77 and 772.04 is: 1,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.47 : 1,878.77 = 772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.47/1,878.77 = 772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.47x = 1,878.77 × 772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.47x = 1,450,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,481.73/1,361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.38

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