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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.29, 1,449.90 and 754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.29, 1,449.90 and 754.05 is: 1,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.29 : 1,449.90 = 754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.29/1,449.90 = 754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.29x = 1,449.90 × 754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.29x = 1,093,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,297.10/1,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.94

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