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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.13, 1,881.12 and 742.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.13, 1,881.12 and 742.13 is: 1,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.13 : 1,881.12 = 742.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.13/1,881.12 = 742.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.13x = 1,881.12 × 742.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.13x = 1,396,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,026.18/1,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.14

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