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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.25, 1,881.29 and 742.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.25, 1,881.29 and 742.25 is: 1,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.25 : 1,881.29 = 742.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.25/1,881.29 = 742.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.25x = 1,881.29 × 742.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.25x = 1,396,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,387.50/1,363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.31

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