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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.56, 1,614.36 and 749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.56, 1,614.36 and 749.98 is: 1,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.56 : 1,614.36 = 749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.56/1,614.36 = 749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.56x = 1,614.36 × 749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.56x = 1,210,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,737.71/1,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.21

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