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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.28, 1,884.03 and 744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.28, 1,884.03 and 744.28 is: 1,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.28 : 1,884.03 = 744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.28/1,884.03 = 744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.28x = 1,884.03 × 744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.28x = 1,402,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,245.85/1,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.08

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