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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.50, 1,880.10 and 773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.50, 1,880.10 and 773.04 is: 1,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.50 : 1,880.10 = 773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.50/1,880.10 = 773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.50x = 1,880.10 × 773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.50x = 1,453,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,392.50/1,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.71

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