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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.18, 1,881.16 and 742.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.18, 1,881.16 and 742.18 is: 1,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.18 : 1,881.16 = 742.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.18/1,881.16 = 742.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.18x = 1,881.16 × 742.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.18x = 1,396,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,159.33/1,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.19

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