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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.50, 1,885.80 and 745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.50, 1,885.80 and 745.50 is: 1,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.50 : 1,885.80 = 745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.50/1,885.80 = 745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.50x = 1,885.80 × 745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.50x = 1,405,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,863.90/1,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.81

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