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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.07, 2,039.28 and 742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.07, 2,039.28 and 742.92 is: 1,113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.07 : 2,039.28 = 742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.07/2,039.28 = 742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.07x = 2,039.28 × 742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.07x = 1,515,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,021.90/1,360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.93

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