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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.95, 1,876.76 and 738.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.95, 1,876.76 and 738.95 is: 1,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.95 : 1,876.76 = 738.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.95/1,876.76 = 738.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.95x = 1,876.76 × 738.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.95x = 1,386,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,818.72/1,359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.76

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