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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.52, 1,644.56 and 749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.52, 1,644.56 and 749.08 is: 1,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.52 : 1,644.56 = 749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.52/1,644.56 = 749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.52x = 1,644.56 × 749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.52x = 1,231,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,907.00/1,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.90

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