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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.59, 1,877.69 and 763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.59, 1,877.69 and 763.12 is: 1,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.59 : 1,877.69 = 763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.59/1,877.69 = 763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.59x = 1,877.69 × 763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.59x = 1,432,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,902.79/1,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.15

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