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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.70, 1,877.76 and 739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.70, 1,877.76 and 739.70 is: 1,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.70 : 1,877.76 = 739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.70/1,877.76 = 739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.70x = 1,877.76 × 739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.70x = 1,388,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,969.68/1,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.78

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