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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361, 1,878.18 and 740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361, 1,878.18 and 740 is: 1,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361 : 1,878.18 = 740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361/1,878.18 = 740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361x = 1,878.18 × 740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361x = 1,389,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,853.20/1,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.20

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