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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.04, 1,854.54 and 749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.04, 1,854.54 and 749.44 is: 1,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.04 : 1,854.54 = 749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.04/1,854.54 = 749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.04x = 1,854.54 × 749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.04x = 1,389,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,866.46/1,236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.45

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