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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.74, 1,551.08 and 749.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.74, 1,551.08 and 749.58 is: 1,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.74 : 1,551.08 = 749.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.74/1,551.08 = 749.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.74x = 1,551.08 × 749.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.74x = 1,162,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,658.55/1,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.55

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