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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.50, 1,877.50 and 739.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.50, 1,877.50 and 739.50 is: 1,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.50 : 1,877.50 = 739.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.50/1,877.50 = 739.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.50x = 1,877.50 × 739.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.50x = 1,388,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,411.25/1,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.52

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