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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.39, 1,880.10 and 741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.39, 1,880.10 and 741.39 is: 1,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.39 : 1,880.10 = 741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.39/1,880.10 = 741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.39x = 1,880.10 × 741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.39x = 1,393,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,887.34/1,362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.12

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