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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.49, 1,880.27 and 773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.49, 1,880.27 and 773 is: 1,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.49 : 1,880.27 = 773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.49/1,880.27 = 773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.49x = 1,880.27 × 773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.49x = 1,453,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,448.71/1,362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.76

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