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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.39, 1,781.49 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.39, 1,781.49 and 748.14 is: 1,122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.39 : 1,781.49 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.39/1,781.49 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.39x = 1,781.49 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.39x = 1,332,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,796.67/1,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.46

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