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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.17, 1,533.80 and 748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.17, 1,533.80 and 748.75 is: 1,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.17 : 1,533.80 = 748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.17/1,533.80 = 748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.17x = 1,533.80 × 748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.17x = 1,148,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,429.01/1,022.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.52

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