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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367, 1,886.46 and 746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367, 1,886.46 and 746 is: 1,029.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367 : 1,886.46 = 746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367/1,886.46 = 746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367x = 1,886.46 × 746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367x = 1,407,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,299.16/1,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.48

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