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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.77, 1,881.99 and 742.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.77, 1,881.99 and 742.77 is: 1,025.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.77 : 1,881.99 = 742.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.77/1,881.99 = 742.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.77x = 1,881.99 × 742.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.77x = 1,397,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,885.71/1,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.02

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