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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.09, 1,877.01 and 762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.09, 1,877.01 and 762.62 is: 1,052.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.09 : 1,877.01 = 762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.09/1,877.01 = 762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.09x = 1,877.01 × 762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.09x = 1,431,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,441.55/1,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.46

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