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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.26, 2,042.49 and 745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.26, 2,042.49 and 745.49 is: 1,117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.26 : 2,042.49 = 745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.26/2,042.49 = 745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.26x = 2,042.49 × 745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.26x = 1,522,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,655.87/1,362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.74

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