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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.29, 1,884.09 and 744.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.29, 1,884.09 and 744.29 is: 1,027.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.29 : 1,884.09 = 744.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.29/1,884.09 = 744.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.29x = 1,884.09 × 744.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.29x = 1,402,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,299.93/1,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.11

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