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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.39, 1,874.38 and 760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.39, 1,874.38 and 760.74 is: 1,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.39 : 1,874.38 = 760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.39/1,874.38 = 760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.39x = 1,874.38 × 760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.39x = 1,425,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,912.04/1,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.71

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