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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.01, 1,441.56 and 749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.01, 1,441.56 and 749.98 is: 1,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.01 : 1,441.56 = 749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.01/1,441.56 = 749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.01x = 1,441.56 × 749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.01x = 1,081,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,141.17/1,044.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.57

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