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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.31, 1,877.10 and 770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.31, 1,877.10 and 770.84 is: 1,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.31 : 1,877.10 = 770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.31/1,877.10 = 770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.31x = 1,877.10 × 770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.31x = 1,446,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,934.38/1,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.68

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