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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.28, 1,879.90 and 772.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.28, 1,879.90 and 772.81 is: 1,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.28 : 1,879.90 = 772.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.28/1,879.90 = 772.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.28x = 1,879.90 × 772.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.28x = 1,452,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,805.52/1,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.45

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