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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.55, 1,862.38 and 760.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.55, 1,862.38 and 760.13 is: 1,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.55 : 1,862.38 = 760.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.55/1,862.38 = 760.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.55x = 1,862.38 × 760.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.55x = 1,415,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,643.50/1,349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.97

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