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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.04, 1,878.24 and 740.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.04, 1,878.24 and 740.04 is: 1,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.04 : 1,878.24 = 740.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.04/1,878.24 = 740.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.04x = 1,878.24 × 740.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.04x = 1,389,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,972.73/1,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.26

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