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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.31, 1,882.80 and 743.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.31, 1,882.80 and 743.31 is: 1,025.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.31 : 1,882.80 = 743.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.31/1,882.80 = 743.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.31x = 1,882.80 × 743.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.31x = 1,399,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,504.07/1,364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.80

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