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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.56, 1,611.12 and 748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.56, 1,611.12 and 748.56 is: 1,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.56 : 1,611.12 = 748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.56/1,611.12 = 748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.56x = 1,611.12 × 748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.56x = 1,206,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,019.99/1,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.43

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