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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.63, 1,885.95 and 745.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.63, 1,885.95 and 745.63 is: 1,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.63 : 1,885.95 = 745.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.63/1,885.95 = 745.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.63x = 1,885.95 × 745.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.63x = 1,406,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,211.47/1,366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.97

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