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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.53, 1,895.45 and 744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.53, 1,895.45 and 744.06 is: 1,026.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.53 : 1,895.45 = 744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.53/1,895.45 = 744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.53x = 1,895.45 × 744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.53x = 1,410,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,328.53/1,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.79

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