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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.68, 1,878.96 and 772.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.68, 1,878.96 and 772.09 is: 1,065.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.68 : 1,878.96 = 772.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.68/1,878.96 = 772.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.68x = 1,878.96 × 772.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.68x = 1,450,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,726.23/1,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.39

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