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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.87, 1,879.37 and 740.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.87, 1,879.37 and 740.87 is: 1,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.87 : 1,879.37 = 740.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.87/1,879.37 = 740.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.87x = 1,879.37 × 740.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.87x = 1,392,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,355.75/1,361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.39

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