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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.68, 1,879.16 and 772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.68, 1,879.16 and 772.32 is: 1,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.68 : 1,879.16 = 772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.68/1,879.16 = 772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.68x = 1,879.16 × 772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.68x = 1,451,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,312.85/1,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.83

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