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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.97, 1,880.88 and 773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.97, 1,880.88 and 773.50 is: 1,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.97 : 1,880.88 = 773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.97/1,880.88 = 773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.97x = 1,880.88 × 773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.97x = 1,454,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,860.68/1,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.42

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