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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.84, 2,091.71 and 745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.84, 2,091.71 and 745.03 is: 1,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.84 : 2,091.71 = 745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.84/2,091.71 = 745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.84x = 2,091.71 × 745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.84x = 1,558,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,386.70/1,393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.05

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