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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.18, 1,885.34 and 745.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.18, 1,885.34 and 745.18 is: 1,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.18 : 1,885.34 = 745.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.18/1,885.34 = 745.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.18x = 1,885.34 × 745.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.18x = 1,404,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,917.66/1,366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.35

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