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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.52, 1,880.22 and 773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.52, 1,880.22 and 773.10 is: 1,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.52 : 1,880.22 = 773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.52/1,880.22 = 773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.52x = 1,880.22 × 773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.52x = 1,453,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,598.08/1,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.85

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