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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.39, 1,885.59 and 745.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.39, 1,885.59 and 745.39 is: 1,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.39 : 1,885.59 = 745.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.39/1,885.59 = 745.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.39x = 1,885.59 × 745.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.39x = 1,405,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,499.93/1,366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.62

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