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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.11, 1,879.68 and 741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.11, 1,879.68 and 741.11 is: 1,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.11 : 1,879.68 = 741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.11/1,879.68 = 741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.11x = 1,879.68 × 741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.11x = 1,393,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,040.25/1,362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.71

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