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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.06, 1,878.50 and 771.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.06, 1,878.50 and 771.95 is: 1,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.06 : 1,878.50 = 771.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.06/1,878.50 = 771.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.06x = 1,878.50 × 771.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.06x = 1,450,096.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,096.27/1,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.41

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