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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.50, 1,877.49 and 771.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.50, 1,877.49 and 771.09 is: 1,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.50 : 1,877.49 = 771.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.50/1,877.49 = 771.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.50x = 1,877.49 × 771.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.50x = 1,447,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,713.76/1,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.10

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