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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.07, 2,163.78 and 748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.07, 2,163.78 and 748.36 is: 1,122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.07 : 2,163.78 = 748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.07/2,163.78 = 748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.07x = 2,163.78 × 748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.07x = 1,619,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,286.40/1,442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.89

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