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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.56, 1,885.80 and 745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.56, 1,885.80 and 745.56 is: 1,028.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.56 : 1,885.80 = 745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.56/1,885.80 = 745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.56x = 1,885.80 × 745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.56x = 1,405,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,977.05/1,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.84

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