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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.91, 1,880.79 and 741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.91, 1,880.79 and 741.91 is: 1,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.91 : 1,880.79 = 741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.91/1,880.79 = 741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.91x = 1,880.79 × 741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.91x = 1,395,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,376.91/1,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.82

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