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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.49, 1,644.21 and 749.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.49, 1,644.21 and 749.73 is: 1,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.49 : 1,644.21 = 749.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.49/1,644.21 = 749.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.49x = 1,644.21 × 749.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.49x = 1,232,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,713.56/1,097.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.21

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