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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.56, 1,510.26 and 749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.56, 1,510.26 and 749.40 is: 1,121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.56 : 1,510.26 = 749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.56/1,510.26 = 749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.56x = 1,510.26 × 749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.56x = 1,131,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,788.84/1,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.07

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