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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.11, 1,863.20 and 744.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.11, 1,863.20 and 744.43 is: 1,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.11 : 1,863.20 = 744.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.11/1,863.20 = 744.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.11x = 1,863.20 × 744.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.11x = 1,387,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,019.18/1,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.34

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