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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.08, 1,878.30 and 771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.08, 1,878.30 and 771.62 is: 1,064.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.08 : 1,878.30 = 771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.08/1,878.30 = 771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.08x = 1,878.30 × 771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.08x = 1,449,329.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,329.99/1,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.84

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