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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.53, 1,878.69 and 772.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.53, 1,878.69 and 772.03 is: 1,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.53 : 1,878.69 = 772.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.53/1,878.69 = 772.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.53x = 1,878.69 × 772.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.53x = 1,450,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,405.04/1,361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.28

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