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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.56, 1,879.14 and 772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.56, 1,879.14 and 772.12 is: 1,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.56 : 1,879.14 = 772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.56/1,879.14 = 772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.56x = 1,879.14 × 772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.56x = 1,450,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,921.58/1,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.63

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