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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.28, 1,877.18 and 770.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.28, 1,877.18 and 770.93 is: 1,063.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.28 : 1,877.18 = 770.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.28/1,877.18 = 770.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.28x = 1,877.18 × 770.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.28x = 1,447,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,161.14/1,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.87

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