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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.26, 1,685.51 and 749.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.26, 1,685.51 and 749.18 is: 1,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.26 : 1,685.51 = 749.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.26/1,685.51 = 749.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.26x = 1,685.51 × 749.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.26x = 1,262,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,738.21/1,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.97

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