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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.23, 1,863.36 and 760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.23, 1,863.36 and 760.73 is: 1,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.23 : 1,863.36 = 760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.23/1,863.36 = 760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.23x = 1,863.36 × 760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.23x = 1,417,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,504.54/1,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.83

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