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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.73, 1,880.49 and 773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.73, 1,880.49 and 773.32 is: 1,067.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.73 : 1,880.49 = 773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.73/1,880.49 = 773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.73x = 1,880.49 × 773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.73x = 1,454,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,220.53/1,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.14

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