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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.18, 1,877.05 and 739.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.18, 1,877.05 and 739.18 is: 1,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.18 : 1,877.05 = 739.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.18/1,877.05 = 739.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.18x = 1,877.05 × 739.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.18x = 1,387,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,477.82/1,360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.07

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