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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044, 1,442.48 and 748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044, 1,442.48 and 748.72 is: 1,034.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044 : 1,442.48 = 748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044/1,442.48 = 748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044x = 1,442.48 × 748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044x = 1,080,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,013.63/1,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.50

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