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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.31, 2,248.95 and 748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.31, 2,248.95 and 748.56 is: 1,121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.31 : 2,248.95 = 748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.31/2,248.95 = 748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.31x = 2,248.95 × 748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.31x = 1,683,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,468.39/1,501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.33

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