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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.81, 1,672.23 and 750.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.81, 1,672.23 and 750.31 is: 1,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.81 : 1,672.23 = 750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.81/1,672.23 = 750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.81x = 1,672.23 × 750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.81x = 1,254,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,690.89/1,114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.48

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