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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.17, 1,877.09 and 770.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.17, 1,877.09 and 770.81 is: 1,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.17 : 1,877.09 = 770.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.17/1,877.09 = 770.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.17x = 1,877.09 × 770.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.17x = 1,446,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,866.50/1,360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.74

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