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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.55, 1,888.60 and 747.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.55, 1,888.60 and 747.55 is: 1,031.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.55 : 1,888.60 = 747.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.55/1,888.60 = 747.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.55x = 1,888.60 × 747.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.55x = 1,411,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,816.34/1,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.62

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