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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.39, 1,863.50 and 760.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.39, 1,863.50 and 760.85 is: 1,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.39 : 1,863.50 = 760.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.39/1,863.50 = 760.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.39x = 1,863.50 × 760.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.39x = 1,417,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,830.85/1,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.94

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