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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.99, 1,879.47 and 772.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.99, 1,879.47 and 772.55 is: 1,066.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.99 : 1,879.47 = 772.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.99/1,879.47 = 772.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.99x = 1,879.47 × 772.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.99x = 1,451,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,975.15/1,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.07

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