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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.26, 1,882.66 and 743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.26, 1,882.66 and 743.26 is: 1,025.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.26 : 1,882.66 = 743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.26/1,882.66 = 743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.26x = 1,882.66 × 743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.26x = 1,399,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,305.87/1,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.69

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