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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.39, 2,017.98 and 761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.39, 2,017.98 and 761.13 is: 1,140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.39 : 2,017.98 = 761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.39/2,017.98 = 761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.39x = 2,017.98 × 761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.39x = 1,535,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,945.12/1,346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.79

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