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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.19, 1,877.07 and 739.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.19, 1,877.07 and 739.19 is: 1,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.19 : 1,877.07 = 739.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.19/1,877.07 = 739.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.19x = 1,877.07 × 739.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.19x = 1,387,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,503.91/1,360.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.08

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