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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.03, 1,876.79 and 770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.03, 1,876.79 and 770.58 is: 1,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.03 : 1,876.79 = 770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.03/1,876.79 = 770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.03x = 1,876.79 × 770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.03x = 1,446,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,216.84/1,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.37

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