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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.24, 1,770.12 and 748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.24, 1,770.12 and 748.08 is: 1,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.24 : 1,770.12 = 748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.24/1,770.12 = 748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.24x = 1,770.12 × 748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.24x = 1,324,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,191.37/1,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.07

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