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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.78, 1,879.27 and 772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.78, 1,879.27 and 772.27 is: 1,065.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.78 : 1,879.27 = 772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.78/1,879.27 = 772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.78x = 1,879.27 × 772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.78x = 1,451,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,297.21/1,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.74

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