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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.61, 1,884.54 and 744.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.61, 1,884.54 and 744.61 is: 1,027.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.61 : 1,884.54 = 744.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.61/1,884.54 = 744.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.61x = 1,884.54 × 744.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.61x = 1,403,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,246.85/1,365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.56

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