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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.28, 1,886.79 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.28, 1,886.79 and 746.28 is: 1,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.28 : 1,886.79 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.28/1,886.79 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.28x = 1,886.79 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.28x = 1,408,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,073.64/1,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.84

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