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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.25, 1,882.68 and 743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.25, 1,882.68 and 743.25 is: 1,025.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.25 : 1,882.68 = 743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.25/1,882.68 = 743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.25x = 1,882.68 × 743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.25x = 1,399,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,301.91/1,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.69

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