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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.22, 1,514.09 and 749.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.22, 1,514.09 and 749.69 is: 1,122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.22 : 1,514.09 = 749.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.22/1,514.09 = 749.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.22x = 1,514.09 × 749.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.22x = 1,135,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,098.11/1,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.51

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