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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.22, 1,851.88 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.22, 1,851.88 and 748.14 is: 1,121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.22 : 1,851.88 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.22/1,851.88 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.22x = 1,851.88 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.22x = 1,385,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,465.50/1,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.63

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