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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.23, 1,879.89 and 772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.23, 1,879.89 and 772.76 is: 1,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.23 : 1,879.89 = 772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.23/1,879.89 = 772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.23x = 1,879.89 × 772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.23x = 1,452,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,694.40/1,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.41

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