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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.51, 1,877.46 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.51, 1,877.46 and 771.10 is: 1,064.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.51 : 1,877.46 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.51/1,877.46 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.51x = 1,877.46 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.51x = 1,447,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,709.41/1,360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.09

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