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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.64, 1,880.38 and 773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.64, 1,880.38 and 773.16 is: 1,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.64 : 1,880.38 = 773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.64/1,880.38 = 773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.64x = 1,880.38 × 773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.64x = 1,453,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,821.33/1,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.92

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