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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.72, 1,880.49 and 773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.72, 1,880.49 and 773.29 is: 1,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.72 : 1,880.49 = 773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.72/1,880.49 = 773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.72x = 1,880.49 × 773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.72x = 1,454,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,164.11/1,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.10

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