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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.86, 1,880.76 and 773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.86, 1,880.76 and 773.40 is: 1,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.86 : 1,880.76 = 773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.86/1,880.76 = 773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.86x = 1,880.76 × 773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.86x = 1,454,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,579.78/1,362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.30

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