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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.17, 1,878.41 and 740.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.17, 1,878.41 and 740.17 is: 1,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.17 : 1,878.41 = 740.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.17/1,878.41 = 740.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.17x = 1,878.41 × 740.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.17x = 1,390,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,342.73/1,361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.43

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