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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.72, 2,221.63 and 749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.72, 2,221.63 and 749.81 is: 1,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.72 : 2,221.63 = 749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.72/2,221.63 = 749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.72x = 2,221.63 × 749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.72x = 1,665,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,791.57/1,479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.75

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