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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.48, 1,884.36 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.48, 1,884.36 and 744.48 is: 1,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.48 : 1,884.36 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.48/1,884.36 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.48x = 1,884.36 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.48x = 1,402,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,868.33/1,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.38

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