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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.47, 1,851.18 and 748.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.47, 1,851.18 and 748.66 is: 1,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.47 : 1,851.18 = 748.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.47/1,851.18 = 748.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.47x = 1,851.18 × 748.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.47x = 1,385,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,904.42/1,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.76

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