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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.69, 2,220.89 and 749.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.69, 2,220.89 and 749.77 is: 1,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.69 : 2,220.89 = 749.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.69/2,220.89 = 749.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.69x = 2,220.89 × 749.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.69x = 1,665,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,147.39/1,479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.34

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