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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.45, 2,047.14 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.45, 2,047.14 and 747.36 is: 1,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.45 : 2,047.14 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.45/2,047.14 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.45x = 2,047.14 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.45x = 1,529,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,950.55/1,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.30

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