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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.81, 1,877.97 and 739.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.81, 1,877.97 and 739.81 is: 1,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.81 : 1,877.97 = 739.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.81/1,877.97 = 739.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.81x = 1,877.97 × 739.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.81x = 1,389,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,340.99/1,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.97

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