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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.36, 1,615.38 and 749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.36, 1,615.38 and 749.60 is: 1,124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.36 : 1,615.38 = 749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.36/1,615.38 = 749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.36x = 1,615.38 × 749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.36x = 1,210,888.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,888.85/1,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.98

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