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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.04, 2,039.40 and 744.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.04, 2,039.40 and 744.72 is: 1,115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.04 : 2,039.40 = 744.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.04/2,039.40 = 744.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.04x = 2,039.40 × 744.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.04x = 1,518,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,781.97/1,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.90

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