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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045, 1,443.86 and 749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045, 1,443.86 and 749.72 is: 1,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045 : 1,443.86 = 749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045/1,443.86 = 749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045x = 1,443.86 × 749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045x = 1,082,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,490.72/1,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.88

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