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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.77, 2,042.33 and 745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.77, 2,042.33 and 745.55 is: 1,117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.77 : 2,042.33 = 745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.77/2,042.33 = 745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.77x = 2,042.33 × 745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.77x = 1,522,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,659.13/1,362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.33

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