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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.74, 1,877.80 and 771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.74, 1,877.80 and 771.39 is: 1,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.74 : 1,877.80 = 771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.74/1,877.80 = 771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.74x = 1,877.80 × 771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.74x = 1,448,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,516.14/1,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.51

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