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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.08, 1,878.44 and 771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.08, 1,878.44 and 771.84 is: 1,065.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.08 : 1,878.44 = 771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.08/1,878.44 = 771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.08x = 1,878.44 × 771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.08x = 1,449,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,855.13/1,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.22

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