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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.15, 1,643.52 and 748.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.15, 1,643.52 and 748.89 is: 1,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.15 : 1,643.52 = 748.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.15/1,643.52 = 748.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.15x = 1,643.52 × 748.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.15x = 1,230,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,818.50/1,191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.30

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