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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.96, 2,039.31 and 775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.96, 2,039.31 and 775.24 is: 1,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.96 : 2,039.31 = 775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.96/2,039.31 = 775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.96x = 2,039.31 × 775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.96x = 1,580,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,949.59/1,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.65

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