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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.31, 1,863.21 and 760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.31, 1,863.21 and 760.72 is: 1,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.31 : 1,863.21 = 760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.31/1,863.21 = 760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.31x = 1,863.21 × 760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.31x = 1,417,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,381.11/1,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.67

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