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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360, 1,876.80 and 770.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360, 1,876.80 and 770.59 is: 1,063.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360 : 1,876.80 = 770.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360/1,876.80 = 770.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360x = 1,876.80 × 770.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360x = 1,446,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,243.31/1,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.41

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