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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.71, 1,878.03 and 882.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.71, 1,878.03 and 882.77 is: 1,218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.71 : 1,878.03 = 882.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.71/1,878.03 = 882.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.71x = 1,878.03 × 882.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.71x = 1,657,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,859.15/1,360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.38

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