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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.38, 1,877.33 and 739.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.38, 1,877.33 and 739.38 is: 1,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.38 : 1,877.33 = 739.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.38/1,877.33 = 739.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.38x = 1,877.33 × 739.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.38x = 1,388,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,060.26/1,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.35

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