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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.65, 1,877.31 and 771.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.65, 1,877.31 and 771.17 is: 1,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.65 : 1,877.31 = 771.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.65/1,877.31 = 771.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.65x = 1,877.31 × 771.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.65x = 1,447,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,715.77/1,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.99

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