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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.67, 1,879.06 and 772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.67, 1,879.06 and 772.39 is: 1,065.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.67 : 1,879.06 = 772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.67/1,879.06 = 772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.67x = 1,879.06 × 772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.67x = 1,451,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,367.15/1,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.87

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