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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.34, 1,879.91 and 772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.34, 1,879.91 and 772.93 is: 1,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.34 : 1,879.91 = 772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.34/1,879.91 = 772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.34x = 1,879.91 × 772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.34x = 1,453,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,038.84/1,362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.58

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