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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.53, 1,884.44 and 744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.53, 1,884.44 and 744.53 is: 1,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.53 : 1,884.44 = 744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.53/1,884.44 = 744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.53x = 1,884.44 × 744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.53x = 1,403,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,018.39/1,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.45

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