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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.16, 1,877.03 and 770.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.16, 1,877.03 and 770.68 is: 1,063.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.16 : 1,877.03 = 770.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.16/1,877.03 = 770.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.16x = 1,877.03 × 770.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.16x = 1,446,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,589.48/1,360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.54

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