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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.74, 1,877.22 and 906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.74, 1,877.22 and 906.60 is: 1,250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.74 : 1,877.22 = 906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.74/1,877.22 = 906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.74x = 1,877.22 × 906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.74x = 1,701,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,887.65/1,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.71

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