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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.18, 1,878.43 and 740.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.18, 1,878.43 and 740.18 is: 1,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.18 : 1,878.43 = 740.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.18/1,878.43 = 740.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.18x = 1,878.43 × 740.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.18x = 1,390,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,376.32/1,361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.45

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