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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.34, 1,885.56 and 745.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.34, 1,885.56 and 745.34 is: 1,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.34 : 1,885.56 = 745.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.34/1,885.56 = 745.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.34x = 1,885.56 × 745.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.34x = 1,405,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,387.57/1,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.58

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