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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.07, 1,642.55 and 749.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.07, 1,642.55 and 749.67 is: 1,122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.07 : 1,642.55 = 749.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.07/1,642.55 = 749.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.07x = 1,642.55 × 749.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.07x = 1,231,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,366.71/1,097.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.41

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