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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.70, 1,616.74 and 750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.70, 1,616.74 and 750.14 is: 1,123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.70 : 1,616.74 = 750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.70/1,616.74 = 750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.70x = 1,616.74 × 750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.70x = 1,212,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,781.34/1,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.26

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