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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.45, 1,877.37 and 770.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.45, 1,877.37 and 770.98 is: 1,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.45 : 1,877.37 = 770.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.45/1,877.37 = 770.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.45x = 1,877.37 × 770.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.45x = 1,447,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,414.72/1,360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.92

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