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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.64, 1,884.61 and 744.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.64, 1,884.61 and 744.64 is: 1,027.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.64 : 1,884.61 = 744.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.64/1,884.61 = 744.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.64x = 1,884.61 × 744.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.64x = 1,403,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,355.99/1,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.62

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