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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.29, 1,879.11 and 772.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.29, 1,879.11 and 772.70 is: 1,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.29 : 1,879.11 = 772.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.29/1,879.11 = 772.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.29x = 1,879.11 × 772.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.29x = 1,451,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,978.90/1,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.84

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