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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.88, 1,884.94 and 744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.88, 1,884.94 and 744.88 is: 1,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.88 : 1,884.94 = 744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.88/1,884.94 = 744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.88x = 1,884.94 × 744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.88x = 1,404,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,054.11/1,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.95

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