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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.33, 1,877.23 and 739.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.33, 1,877.23 and 739.33 is: 1,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.33 : 1,877.23 = 739.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.33/1,877.23 = 739.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.33x = 1,877.23 × 739.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.33x = 1,387,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,892.46/1,360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.26

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