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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.40, 1,877.38 and 770.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.40, 1,877.38 and 770.99 is: 1,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.40 : 1,877.38 = 770.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.40/1,877.38 = 770.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.40x = 1,877.38 × 770.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.40x = 1,447,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,429.89/1,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.98

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