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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.49, 1,877.41 and 771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.49, 1,877.41 and 771.04 is: 1,064.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.49 : 1,877.41 = 771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.49/1,877.41 = 771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.49x = 1,877.41 × 771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.49x = 1,447,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,551.59/1,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.00

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