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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.48, 1,549.67 and 750.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.48, 1,549.67 and 750.09 is: 1,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.48 : 1,549.67 = 750.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.48/1,549.67 = 750.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.48x = 1,549.67 × 750.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.48x = 1,162,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,388.22/1,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.55

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