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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.04, 1,876.89 and 770.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.04, 1,876.89 and 770.57 is: 1,063.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.04 : 1,876.89 = 770.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.04/1,876.89 = 770.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.04x = 1,876.89 × 770.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.04x = 1,446,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,275.13/1,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.41

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