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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.88, 1,492.86 and 750.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.88, 1,492.86 and 750.74 is: 1,034.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.88 : 1,492.86 = 750.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.88/1,492.86 = 750.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.88x = 1,492.86 × 750.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.88x = 1,120,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,742.25/1,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.96

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