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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.90, 1,877.99 and 739.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.90, 1,877.99 and 739.90 is: 1,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.90 : 1,877.99 = 739.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.90/1,877.99 = 739.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.90x = 1,877.99 × 739.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.90x = 1,389,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,524.80/1,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.03

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