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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.56, 1,613.45 and 749.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.56, 1,613.45 and 749.71 is: 1,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.56 : 1,613.45 = 749.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.56/1,613.45 = 749.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.56x = 1,613.45 × 749.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.56x = 1,209,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,607.78/1,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.25

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