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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.88, 1,878.01 and 739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.88, 1,878.01 and 739.88 is: 1,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.88 : 1,878.01 = 739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.88/1,878.01 = 739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.88x = 1,878.01 × 739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.88x = 1,389,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,490.80/1,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.03

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