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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.90, 1,880.82 and 773.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.90, 1,880.82 and 773.31 is: 1,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.90 : 1,880.82 = 773.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.90/1,880.82 = 773.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.90x = 1,880.82 × 773.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.90x = 1,454,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,453.05/1,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.18

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