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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.55, 1,877.43 and 771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.55, 1,877.43 and 771.08 is: 1,064.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.55 : 1,877.43 = 771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.55/1,877.43 = 771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.55x = 1,877.43 × 771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.55x = 1,447,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,648.72/1,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.02

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