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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.50, 2,044.98 and 746.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.50, 2,044.98 and 746.64 is: 1,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.50 : 2,044.98 = 746.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.50/2,044.98 = 746.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.50x = 2,044.98 × 746.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.50x = 1,526,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,863.87/1,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.81

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