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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.55, 2,045.63 and 746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.55, 2,045.63 and 746.94 is: 1,120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.55 : 2,045.63 = 746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.55/2,045.63 = 746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.55x = 2,045.63 × 746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.55x = 1,527,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,948.91/1,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.57

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