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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.53, 1,644.04 and 749.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.53, 1,644.04 and 749.27 is: 1,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.53 : 1,644.04 = 749.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.53/1,644.04 = 749.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.53x = 1,644.04 × 749.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.53x = 1,231,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,829.85/1,191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.82

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