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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.14, 1,874.79 and 941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.14, 1,874.79 and 941.10 is: 1,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.14 : 1,874.79 = 941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.14/1,874.79 = 941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.14x = 1,874.79 × 941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.14x = 1,764,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,364.87/1,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.19

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