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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.51, 1,419.15 and 748.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.51, 1,419.15 and 748.99 is: 1,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.51 : 1,419.15 = 748.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.51/1,419.15 = 748.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.51x = 1,419.15 × 748.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.51x = 1,062,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,925.41/1,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.47

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