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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.54, 1,893.75 and 749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.54, 1,893.75 and 749.62 is: 1,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.54 : 1,893.75 = 749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.54/1,893.75 = 749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.54x = 1,893.75 × 749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.54x = 1,419,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,592.88/1,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.29

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