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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.76, 1,879.36 and 772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.76, 1,879.36 and 772.40 is: 1,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.76 : 1,879.36 = 772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.76/1,879.36 = 772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.76x = 1,879.36 × 772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.76x = 1,451,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,617.66/1,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.99

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