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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.74, 1,862.62 and 760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.74, 1,862.62 and 760.38 is: 1,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.74 : 1,862.62 = 760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.74/1,862.62 = 760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.74x = 1,862.62 × 760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.74x = 1,416,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,299.00/1,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.31

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