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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.27, 1,879.94 and 772.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.27, 1,879.94 and 772.69 is: 1,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.27 : 1,879.94 = 772.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.27/1,879.94 = 772.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.27x = 1,879.94 × 772.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.27x = 1,452,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,610.84/1,362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.32

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