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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.44, 1,888.36 and 747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.44, 1,888.36 and 747.44 is: 1,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.44 : 1,888.36 = 747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.44/1,888.36 = 747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.44x = 1,888.36 × 747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.44x = 1,411,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,435.80/1,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.42

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