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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.45, 1,880.12 and 772.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.45, 1,880.12 and 772.97 is: 1,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.45 : 1,880.12 = 772.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.45/1,880.12 = 772.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.45x = 1,880.12 × 772.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.45x = 1,453,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,269.72/1,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.66

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