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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.38, 1,877.52 and 770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.38, 1,877.52 and 770.80 is: 1,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.38 : 1,877.52 = 770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.38/1,877.52 = 770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.38x = 1,877.52 × 770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.38x = 1,447,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,192.42/1,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.81

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