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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.36, 1,877.42 and 771.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.36, 1,877.42 and 771.01 is: 1,064.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.36 : 1,877.42 = 771.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.36/1,877.42 = 771.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.36x = 1,877.42 × 771.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.36x = 1,447,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,509.59/1,360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.06

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