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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.83, 1,546.52 and 748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.83, 1,546.52 and 748.68 is: 1,032.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.83 : 1,546.52 = 748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.83/1,546.52 = 748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.83x = 1,546.52 × 748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.83x = 1,157,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,848.59/1,121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.11

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