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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.67, 1,533.05 and 748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.67, 1,533.05 and 748.25 is: 1,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.67 : 1,533.05 = 748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.67/1,533.05 = 748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.67x = 1,533.05 × 748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.67x = 1,147,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,100.92/1,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.77

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