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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.45, 1,884.32 and 744.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.45, 1,884.32 and 744.45 is: 1,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.45 : 1,884.32 = 744.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.45/1,884.32 = 744.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.45x = 1,884.32 × 744.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.45x = 1,402,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,782.02/1,365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.34

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