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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.35, 1,877.29 and 770.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.35, 1,877.29 and 770.93 is: 1,063.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.35 : 1,877.29 = 770.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.35/1,877.29 = 770.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.35x = 1,877.29 × 770.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.35x = 1,447,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,247.87/1,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.88

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