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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.94, 1,880.85 and 741.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.94, 1,880.85 and 741.94 is: 1,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.94 : 1,880.85 = 741.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.94/1,880.85 = 741.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.94x = 1,880.85 × 741.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.94x = 1,395,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,475.93/1,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.87

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