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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.23, 1,877.04 and 770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.23, 1,877.04 and 770.82 is: 1,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.23 : 1,877.04 = 770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.23/1,877.04 = 770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.23x = 1,877.04 × 770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.23x = 1,446,859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,859.97/1,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.69

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