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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.06, 1,862.91 and 760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.06, 1,862.91 and 760.74 is: 1,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.06 : 1,862.91 = 760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.06/1,862.91 = 760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.06x = 1,862.91 × 760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.06x = 1,417,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,190.15/1,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.72

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