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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.48, 1,878.90 and 772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.48, 1,878.90 and 772.10 is: 1,065.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.48 : 1,878.90 = 772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.48/1,878.90 = 772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.48x = 1,878.90 × 772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.48x = 1,450,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,698.69/1,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.53

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