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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.36, 1,494.34 and 750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.36, 1,494.34 and 750.66 is: 1,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.36 : 1,494.34 = 750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.36/1,494.34 = 750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.36x = 1,494.34 × 750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.36x = 1,121,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,741.26/1,082.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.38

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