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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.82, 1,879.31 and 772.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.82, 1,879.31 and 772.41 is: 1,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.82 : 1,879.31 = 772.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.82/1,879.31 = 772.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.82x = 1,879.31 × 772.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.82x = 1,451,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,593.98/1,361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.92

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