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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.75, 1,883.36 and 743.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.75, 1,883.36 and 743.75 is: 1,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.75 : 1,883.36 = 743.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.75/1,883.36 = 743.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.75x = 1,883.36 × 743.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.75x = 1,400,749
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,749/1,364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.38

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