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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.40, 1,878.66 and 771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.40, 1,878.66 and 771.98 is: 1,065.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.40 : 1,878.66 = 771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.40/1,878.66 = 771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.40x = 1,878.66 × 771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.40x = 1,450,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,287.95/1,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.29

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