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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.52, 1,878.86 and 740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.52, 1,878.86 and 740.52 is: 1,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.52 : 1,878.86 = 740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.52/1,878.86 = 740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.52x = 1,878.86 × 740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.52x = 1,391,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,333.41/1,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.90

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