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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.52, 1,851.12 and 748.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.52, 1,851.12 and 748.98 is: 1,122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.52 : 1,851.12 = 748.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.52/1,851.12 = 748.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.52x = 1,851.12 × 748.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.52x = 1,386,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,451.86/1,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.16

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