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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.29, 1,878.51 and 771.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.29, 1,878.51 and 771.83 is: 1,065.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.29 : 1,878.51 = 771.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.29/1,878.51 = 771.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.29x = 1,878.51 × 771.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.29x = 1,449,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,895.07/1,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.09

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