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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.63, 1,880.48 and 773.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.63, 1,880.48 and 773.21 is: 1,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.63 : 1,880.48 = 773.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.63/1,880.48 = 773.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.63x = 1,880.48 × 773.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.63x = 1,453,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,992.67/1,362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.05

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