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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.07, 2,235.39 and 750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.07, 2,235.39 and 750.19 is: 1,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.07 : 2,235.39 = 750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.07/2,235.39 = 750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.07x = 2,235.39 × 750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.07x = 1,676,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,967.22/1,491.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.67

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