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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.75, 1,877.90 and 771.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.75, 1,877.90 and 771.17 is: 1,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.75 : 1,877.90 = 771.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.75/1,877.90 = 771.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.75x = 1,877.90 × 771.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.75x = 1,448,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,170.75/1,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.25

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