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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.03, 1,879.50 and 772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.03, 1,879.50 and 772.45 is: 1,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.03 : 1,879.50 = 772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.03/1,879.50 = 772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.03x = 1,879.50 × 772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.03x = 1,451,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,828.55/1,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.93

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