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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.67, 1,884.62 and 744.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.67, 1,884.62 and 744.67 is: 1,027.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.67 : 1,884.62 = 744.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.67/1,884.62 = 744.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.67x = 1,884.62 × 744.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.67x = 1,403,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,417.13/1,365.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.64

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