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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.45, 2,045.05 and 748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.45, 2,045.05 and 748.44 is: 1,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.45 : 2,045.05 = 748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.45/2,045.05 = 748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.45x = 2,045.05 × 748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.45x = 1,530,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,595.35/1,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.77

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