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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.86, 1,880.80 and 773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.86, 1,880.80 and 773.45 is: 1,067.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.86 : 1,880.80 = 773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.86/1,880.80 = 773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.86x = 1,880.80 × 773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.86x = 1,454,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,704.83/1,362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.39

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