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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.54, 1,539.15 and 749.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.54, 1,539.15 and 749.71 is: 1,122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.54 : 1,539.15 = 749.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.54/1,539.15 = 749.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.54x = 1,539.15 × 749.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.54x = 1,153,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,910.82/1,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.99

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