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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.80, 1,993.46 and 744.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.80, 1,993.46 and 744.63 is: 1,117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.80 : 1,993.46 = 744.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.80/1,993.46 = 744.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.80x = 1,993.46 × 744.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.80x = 1,484,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,376.43/1,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.08

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