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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.02, 1,561.68 and 749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.02, 1,561.68 and 749.66 is: 1,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.02 : 1,561.68 = 749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.02/1,561.68 = 749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.02x = 1,561.68 × 749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.02x = 1,170,721.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,721.22/1,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.36

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