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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.16, 1,878.48 and 771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.16, 1,878.48 and 771.72 is: 1,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.16 : 1,878.48 = 771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.16/1,878.48 = 771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.16x = 1,878.48 × 771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.16x = 1,449,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,660.59/1,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.02

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