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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.68, 1,877.63 and 771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.68, 1,877.63 and 771.27 is: 1,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.68 : 1,877.63 = 771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.68/1,877.63 = 771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.68x = 1,877.63 × 771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.68x = 1,448,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,155.83/1,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.29

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