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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.09, 1,863.18 and 760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.09, 1,863.18 and 760.59 is: 1,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.09 : 1,863.18 = 760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.09/1,863.18 = 760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.09x = 1,863.18 × 760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.09x = 1,417,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,116.08/1,350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.65

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