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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.18, 1,877.16 and 770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.18, 1,877.16 and 770.72 is: 1,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.18 : 1,877.16 = 770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.18/1,877.16 = 770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.18x = 1,877.16 × 770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.18x = 1,446,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,764.76/1,360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.66

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