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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.51, 1,644.36 and 749.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.51, 1,644.36 and 749.55 is: 1,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.51 : 1,644.36 = 749.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.51/1,644.36 = 749.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.51x = 1,644.36 × 749.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.51x = 1,232,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,530.04/1,191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.43

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