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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.44, 1,533.84 and 749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.44, 1,533.84 and 749.44 is: 1,123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.44 : 1,533.84 = 749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.44/1,533.84 = 749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.44x = 1,533.84 × 749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.44x = 1,149,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,521.05/1,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.19

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