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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.01, 1,902.87 and 749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.01, 1,902.87 and 749.14 is: 1,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.01 : 1,902.87 = 749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.01/1,902.87 = 749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.01x = 1,902.87 × 749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.01x = 1,425,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,516.03/1,269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.33

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