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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.40, 1,882.86 and 743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.40, 1,882.86 and 743.40 is: 1,025.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.40 : 1,882.86 = 743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.40/1,882.86 = 743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.40x = 1,882.86 × 743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.40x = 1,399,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,718.12/1,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.89

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