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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.92, 1,878.07 and 739.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.92, 1,878.07 and 739.92 is: 1,021.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.92 : 1,878.07 = 739.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.92/1,878.07 = 739.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.92x = 1,878.07 × 739.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.92x = 1,389,629.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,629.52/1,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.09

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