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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.37, 1,877.30 and 739.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.37, 1,877.30 and 739.37 is: 1,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.37 : 1,877.30 = 739.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.37/1,877.30 = 739.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.37x = 1,877.30 × 739.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.37x = 1,388,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,019.30/1,360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.32

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