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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.99, 1,611.66 and 744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.99, 1,611.66 and 744.98 is: 1,116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.99 : 1,611.66 = 744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.99/1,611.66 = 744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.99x = 1,611.66 × 744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.99x = 1,200,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,654.47/1,074.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.90

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