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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.08, 1,876.90 and 739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.08, 1,876.90 and 739.08 is: 1,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.08 : 1,876.90 = 739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.08/1,876.90 = 739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.08x = 1,876.90 × 739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.08x = 1,387,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,179.25/1,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.92

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