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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.52, 1,878.87 and 772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.52, 1,878.87 and 772.06 is: 1,065.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.52 : 1,878.87 = 772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.52/1,878.87 = 772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.52x = 1,878.87 × 772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.52x = 1,450,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,600.37/1,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.43

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