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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.03, 1,772.92 and 749.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.03, 1,772.92 and 749.41 is: 1,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.03 : 1,772.92 = 749.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.03/1,772.92 = 749.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.03x = 1,772.92 × 749.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.03x = 1,328,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,643.98/1,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.09

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