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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.22, 1,944.41 and 749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.22, 1,944.41 and 749.66 is: 1,123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.22 : 1,944.41 = 749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.22/1,944.41 = 749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.22x = 1,944.41 × 749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.22x = 1,457,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,632.93/1,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.66

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