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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.70, 2,041.88 and 745.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.70, 2,041.88 and 745.22 is: 1,117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.70 : 2,041.88 = 745.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.70/2,041.88 = 745.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.70x = 2,041.88 × 745.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.70x = 1,521,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,649.81/1,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.46

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