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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.63, 2,002.08 and 749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.63, 2,002.08 and 749.81 is: 1,124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.63 : 2,002.08 = 749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.63/2,002.08 = 749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.63x = 2,002.08 × 749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.63x = 1,501,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,179.60/1,334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.79

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