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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.93, 1,878 and 771.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.93, 1,878 and 771.45 is: 1,064.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.93 : 1,878 = 771.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.93/1,878 = 771.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.93x = 1,878 × 771.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.93x = 1,448,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,783.10/1,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.56

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