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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.11, 1,876.90 and 770.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.11, 1,876.90 and 770.66 is: 1,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.11 : 1,876.90 = 770.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.11/1,876.90 = 770.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.11x = 1,876.90 × 770.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.11x = 1,446,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,451.75/1,360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.48

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