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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.55, 1,512.11 and 749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.55, 1,512.11 and 749.96 is: 1,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.55 : 1,512.11 = 749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.55/1,512.11 = 749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.55x = 1,512.11 × 749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.55x = 1,134,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,016.73/1,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.29

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