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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.44, 1,874.41 and 760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.44, 1,874.41 and 760.88 is: 1,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.44 : 1,874.41 = 760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.44/1,874.41 = 760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.44x = 1,874.41 × 760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.44x = 1,426,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,203.86/1,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.89

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