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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.69, 1,884.65 and 744.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.69, 1,884.65 and 744.69 is: 1,027.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.69 : 1,884.65 = 744.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.69/1,884.65 = 744.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.69x = 1,884.65 × 744.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.69x = 1,403,480.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,480.01/1,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.67

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