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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.58, 1,878.99 and 772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.58, 1,878.99 and 772.12 is: 1,065.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.58 : 1,878.99 = 772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.58/1,878.99 = 772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.58x = 1,878.99 × 772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.58x = 1,450,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,801.90/1,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.53

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