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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.96, 1,549.68 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.96, 1,549.68 and 750.48 is: 1,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.96 : 1,549.68 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.96/1,549.68 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.96x = 1,549.68 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.96x = 1,163,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,003.85/1,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.66

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