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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.94, 1,890.52 and 740.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.94, 1,890.52 and 740.47 is: 1,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.94 : 1,890.52 = 740.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.94/1,890.52 = 740.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.94x = 1,890.52 × 740.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.94x = 1,399,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,873.34/1,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.85

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