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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.89, 1,880.72 and 773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.89, 1,880.72 and 773.41 is: 1,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.89 : 1,880.72 = 773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.89/1,880.72 = 773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.89x = 1,880.72 × 773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.89x = 1,454,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,567.66/1,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.27

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