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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.25, 1,879.93 and 772.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.25, 1,879.93 and 772.81 is: 1,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.25 : 1,879.93 = 772.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.25/1,879.93 = 772.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.25x = 1,879.93 × 772.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.25x = 1,452,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,824.97/1,362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.49

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