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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.91, 1,884.93 and 744.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.91, 1,884.93 and 744.91 is: 1,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.91 : 1,884.93 = 744.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.91/1,884.93 = 744.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.91x = 1,884.93 × 744.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.91x = 1,404,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,103.21/1,365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.96

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