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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.99, 1,877.97 and 771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.99, 1,877.97 and 771.40 is: 1,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.99 : 1,877.97 = 771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.99/1,877.97 = 771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.99x = 1,877.97 × 771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.99x = 1,448,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,666.06/1,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.42

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