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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.84, 1,883.43 and 743.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.84, 1,883.43 and 743.84 is: 1,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.84 : 1,883.43 = 743.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.84/1,883.43 = 743.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.84x = 1,883.43 × 743.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.84x = 1,400,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,961.15/1,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.47

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