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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.09, 2,045.89 and 748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.09, 2,045.89 and 748.07 is: 1,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.09 : 2,045.89 = 748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.09/2,045.89 = 748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.09x = 2,045.89 × 748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.09x = 1,530,468.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,468.93/1,363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.79

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