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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.26, 1,862.91 and 760.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.26, 1,862.91 and 760.68 is: 1,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.26 : 1,862.91 = 760.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.26/1,862.91 = 760.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.26x = 1,862.91 × 760.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.26x = 1,417,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,078.38/1,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.49

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