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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.76, 1,862.58 and 760.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.76, 1,862.58 and 760.29 is: 1,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.76 : 1,862.58 = 760.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.76/1,862.58 = 760.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.76x = 1,862.58 × 760.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.76x = 1,416,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,100.95/1,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.15

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