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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.68, 1,507.02 and 748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.68, 1,507.02 and 748.36 is: 1,122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.68 : 1,507.02 = 748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.68/1,507.02 = 748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.68x = 1,507.02 × 748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.68x = 1,127,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,793.49/1,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.54

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