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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.82, 1,880.75 and 773.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.82, 1,880.75 and 773.47 is: 1,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.82 : 1,880.75 = 773.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.82/1,880.75 = 773.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.82x = 1,880.75 × 773.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.82x = 1,454,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,703.70/1,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.42

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