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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.93, 1,886.43 and 745.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.93, 1,886.43 and 745.93 is: 1,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.93 : 1,886.43 = 745.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.93/1,886.43 = 745.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.93x = 1,886.43 × 745.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.93x = 1,407,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,144.73/1,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.42

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