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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.76, 1,879.11 and 772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.76, 1,879.11 and 772.26 is: 1,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.76 : 1,879.11 = 772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.76/1,879.11 = 772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.76x = 1,879.11 × 772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.76x = 1,451,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,161.49/1,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.65

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