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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.31, 1,546.38 and 748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.31, 1,546.38 and 748.71 is: 1,032.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.31 : 1,546.38 = 748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.31/1,546.38 = 748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.31x = 1,546.38 × 748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.31x = 1,157,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,790.17/1,121.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.53

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