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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.77, 1,895.80 and 744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.77, 1,895.80 and 744.30 is: 1,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.77 : 1,895.80 = 744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.77/1,895.80 = 744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.77x = 1,895.80 × 744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.77x = 1,411,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,039.19/1,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.13

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