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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.41, 1,877.31 and 762.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.41, 1,877.31 and 762.87 is: 1,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.41 : 1,877.31 = 762.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.41/1,877.31 = 762.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.41x = 1,877.31 × 762.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.41x = 1,432,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,143.48/1,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.73

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