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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.63, 1,884.56 and 744.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.63, 1,884.56 and 744.63 is: 1,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.63 : 1,884.56 = 744.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.63/1,884.56 = 744.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.63x = 1,884.56 × 744.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.63x = 1,403,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,299.91/1,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.58

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