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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.89, 1,880.87 and 773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.89, 1,880.87 and 773.39 is: 1,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.89 : 1,880.87 = 773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.89/1,880.87 = 773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.89x = 1,880.87 × 773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.89x = 1,454,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,646.05/1,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.32

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