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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.37, 1,863.39 and 760.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.37, 1,863.39 and 760.81 is: 1,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.37 : 1,863.39 = 760.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.37/1,863.39 = 760.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.37x = 1,863.39 × 760.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.37x = 1,417,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,685.75/1,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.85

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