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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.22, 1,612.77 and 749.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.22, 1,612.77 and 749.41 is: 1,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.22 : 1,612.77 = 749.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.22/1,612.77 = 749.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.22x = 1,612.77 × 749.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.22x = 1,208,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,625.97/1,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.70

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