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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.91, 1,883.55 and 743.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.91, 1,883.55 and 743.91 is: 1,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.91 : 1,883.55 = 743.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.91/1,883.55 = 743.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.91x = 1,883.55 × 743.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.91x = 1,401,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,191.68/1,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.58

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