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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.55, 1,880.21 and 773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.55, 1,880.21 and 773.14 is: 1,066.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.55 : 1,880.21 = 773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.55/1,880.21 = 773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.55x = 1,880.21 × 773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.55x = 1,453,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,665.56/1,362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.87

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