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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.35, 1,879.94 and 772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.35, 1,879.94 and 772.76 is: 1,066.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.35 : 1,879.94 = 772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.35/1,879.94 = 772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.35x = 1,879.94 × 772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.35x = 1,452,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,738.57/1,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.35

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