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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.13, 1,877.00 and 739.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.13, 1,877.00 and 739.13 is: 1,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.13 : 1,877.00 = 739.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.13/1,877.00 = 739.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.13x = 1,877.00 × 739.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.13x = 1,387,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,333.93/1,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.00

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