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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.76, 1,671.23 and 750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.76, 1,671.23 and 750.26 is: 1,124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.76 : 1,671.23 = 750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.76/1,671.23 = 750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.76x = 1,671.23 × 750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.76x = 1,253,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,863.07/1,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.78

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