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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.88, 1,889.04 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.88, 1,889.04 and 747.88 is: 1,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.88 : 1,889.04 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.88/1,889.04 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.88x = 1,889.04 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.88x = 1,412,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,775.24/1,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.07

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