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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.89, 1,879.49 and 772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.89, 1,879.49 and 772.39 is: 1,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.89 : 1,879.49 = 772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.89/1,879.49 = 772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.89x = 1,879.49 × 772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.89x = 1,451,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,699.28/1,361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.94

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