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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.13, 1,553.58 and 748.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.13, 1,553.58 and 748.19 is: 1,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.13 : 1,553.58 = 748.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.13/1,553.58 = 748.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.13x = 1,553.58 × 748.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.13x = 1,162,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,376.90/1,126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.19

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