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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.64, 1,676.40 and 748.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.64, 1,676.40 and 748.92 is: 1,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.64 : 1,676.40 = 748.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.64/1,676.40 = 748.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.64x = 1,676.40 × 748.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.64x = 1,255,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,489.49/1,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.63

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