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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.14, 1,881.15 and 742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.14, 1,881.15 and 742.14 is: 1,024.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.14 : 1,881.15 = 742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.14/1,881.15 = 742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.14x = 1,881.15 × 742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.14x = 1,396,076.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,076.66/1,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.16

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