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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.56, 1,879.54 and 772.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.56, 1,879.54 and 772.98 is: 1,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.56 : 1,879.54 = 772.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.56/1,879.54 = 772.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.56x = 1,879.54 × 772.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.56x = 1,452,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,846.83/1,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.26

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