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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.19, 1,881.21 and 742.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.19, 1,881.21 and 742.19 is: 1,024.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.19 : 1,881.21 = 742.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.19/1,881.21 = 742.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.19x = 1,881.21 × 742.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.19x = 1,396,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,215.25/1,363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.23

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