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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.82, 1,877.94 and 739.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.82, 1,877.94 and 739.82 is: 1,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.82 : 1,877.94 = 739.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.82/1,877.94 = 739.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.82x = 1,877.94 × 739.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.82x = 1,389,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,337.57/1,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.96

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