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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.77, 1,877.66 and 771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.77, 1,877.66 and 771.19 is: 1,064.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.77 : 1,877.66 = 771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.77/1,877.66 = 771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.77x = 1,877.66 × 771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.77x = 1,448,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,031.30/1,360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.13

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