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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.64, 2,048.40 and 749.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.64, 2,048.40 and 749.65 is: 1,124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.64 : 2,048.40 = 749.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.64/2,048.40 = 749.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.64x = 2,048.40 × 749.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.64x = 1,535,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,583.06/1,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.44

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