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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.22, 1,612.92 and 748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.22, 1,612.92 and 748.76 is: 1,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.22 : 1,612.92 = 748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.22/1,612.92 = 748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.22x = 1,612.92 × 748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.22x = 1,207,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,689.98/1,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.79

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