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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.42, 1,880.04 and 773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.42, 1,880.04 and 773 is: 1,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.42 : 1,880.04 = 773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.42/1,880.04 = 773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.42x = 1,880.04 × 773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.42x = 1,453,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,270.92/1,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.68

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