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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.07, 1,878.30 and 740.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.07, 1,878.30 and 740.07 is: 1,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.07 : 1,878.30 = 740.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.07/1,878.30 = 740.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.07x = 1,878.30 × 740.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.07x = 1,390,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,073.48/1,361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.31

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