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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.93, 1,879.40 and 772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.93, 1,879.40 and 772.45 is: 1,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.93 : 1,879.40 = 772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.93/1,879.40 = 772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.93x = 1,879.40 × 772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.93x = 1,451,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,733.97/1,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.94

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