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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.06, 1,562.64 and 748.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.06, 1,562.64 and 748.91 is: 1,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.06 : 1,562.64 = 748.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.06/1,562.64 = 748.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.06x = 1,562.64 × 748.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.06x = 1,170,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,268.91/1,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.11

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