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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.19, 1,880.03 and 772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.19, 1,880.03 and 772.60 is: 1,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.19 : 1,880.03 = 772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.19/1,880.03 = 772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.19x = 1,880.03 × 772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.19x = 1,452,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,511.18/1,362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.31

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