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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.23, 1,885.40 and 745.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.23, 1,885.40 and 745.23 is: 1,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.23 : 1,885.40 = 745.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.23/1,885.40 = 745.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.23x = 1,885.40 × 745.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.23x = 1,405,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,058.51/1,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.42

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