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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.27, 1,877.16 and 739.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.27, 1,877.16 and 739.27 is: 1,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.27 : 1,877.16 = 739.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.27/1,877.16 = 739.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.27x = 1,877.16 × 739.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.27x = 1,387,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,733.19/1,360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.19

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