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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.02, 1,876.57 and 939.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.02, 1,876.57 and 939.71 is: 1,296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.02 : 1,876.57 = 939.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.02/1,876.57 = 939.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.02x = 1,876.57 × 939.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.02x = 1,763,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,433.94/1,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.62

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