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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.32, 1,884.14 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.32, 1,884.14 and 744.32 is: 1,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.32 : 1,884.14 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.32/1,884.14 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.32x = 1,884.14 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.32x = 1,402,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,389.94/1,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.15

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