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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.44, 2,042.66 and 776.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.44, 2,042.66 and 776.08 is: 1,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.44 : 2,042.66 = 776.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.44/2,042.66 = 776.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.44x = 2,042.66 × 776.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.44x = 1,585,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,257.36/1,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.40

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