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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.08, 1,879.28 and 772.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.08, 1,879.28 and 772.61 is: 1,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.08 : 1,879.28 = 772.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.08/1,879.28 = 772.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.08x = 1,879.28 × 772.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.08x = 1,451,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,946.66/1,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.98

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