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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.20, 1,879.76 and 772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.20, 1,879.76 and 772.72 is: 1,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.20 : 1,879.76 = 772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.20/1,879.76 = 772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.20x = 1,879.76 × 772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.20x = 1,452,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,525.38/1,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.31

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