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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.37, 1,881.43 and 742.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.37, 1,881.43 and 742.37 is: 1,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.37 : 1,881.43 = 742.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.37/1,881.43 = 742.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.37x = 1,881.43 × 742.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.37x = 1,396,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,705.93/1,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.45

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