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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.68, 2,045.78 and 747.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.68, 2,045.78 and 747.05 is: 1,120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.68 : 2,045.78 = 747.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.68/2,045.78 = 747.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.68x = 2,045.78 × 747.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.68x = 1,528,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,285.98/1,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.71

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