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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.81, 1,884.84 and 744.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.81, 1,884.84 and 744.81 is: 1,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.81 : 1,884.84 = 744.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.81/1,884.84 = 744.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.81x = 1,884.84 × 744.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.81x = 1,403,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,847.68/1,365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.85

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