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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.02, 1,876.78 and 770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.02, 1,876.78 and 770.52 is: 1,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.02 : 1,876.78 = 770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.02/1,876.78 = 770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.02x = 1,876.78 × 770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.02x = 1,446,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,096.53/1,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.29

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