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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.91, 1,879.70 and 772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.91, 1,879.70 and 772.50 is: 1,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.91 : 1,879.70 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.91/1,879.70 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.91x = 1,879.70 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.91x = 1,452,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,064.39/1,361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.20

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