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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.12, 1,669.08 and 747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.12, 1,669.08 and 747.48 is: 1,120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.12 : 1,669.08 = 747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.12/1,669.08 = 747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.12x = 1,669.08 × 747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.12x = 1,247,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,603.92/1,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.82

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