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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.98, 1,883.69 and 743.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.98, 1,883.69 and 743.98 is: 1,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.98 : 1,883.69 = 743.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.98/1,883.69 = 743.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.98x = 1,883.69 × 743.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.98x = 1,401,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,423.97/1,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.70

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