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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.33, 1,879.63 and 772.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.33, 1,879.63 and 772.85 is: 1,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.33 : 1,879.63 = 772.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.33/1,879.63 = 772.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.33x = 1,879.63 × 772.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.33x = 1,452,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,674.81/1,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.32

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