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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.75, 1,884.78 and 744.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.75, 1,884.78 and 744.75 is: 1,027.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.75 : 1,884.78 = 744.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.75/1,884.78 = 744.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.75x = 1,884.78 × 744.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.75x = 1,403,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,689.91/1,365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.78

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