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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.88, 1,879.59 and 772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.88, 1,879.59 and 772.29 is: 1,065.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.88 : 1,879.59 = 772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.88/1,879.59 = 772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.88x = 1,879.59 × 772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.88x = 1,451,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,588.56/1,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.87

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