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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.25, 1,675.80 and 748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.25, 1,675.80 and 748.50 is: 1,033.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.25 : 1,675.80 = 748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.25/1,675.80 = 748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.25x = 1,675.80 × 748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.25x = 1,254,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,336.30/1,214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.01

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