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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.95, 2,039.80 and 744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.95, 2,039.80 and 744.54 is: 1,115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.95 : 2,039.80 = 744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.95/2,039.80 = 744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.95x = 2,039.80 × 744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.95x = 1,518,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,712.69/1,360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.92

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