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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.80, 1,877.95 and 771.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.80, 1,877.95 and 771.43 is: 1,064.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.80 : 1,877.95 = 771.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.80/1,877.95 = 771.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.80x = 1,877.95 × 771.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.80x = 1,448,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,700.35/1,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.59

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