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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,121.93 and 741.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,121.93 and 741.47 is: 1,113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,121.93 = 741.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,121.93 = 741.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,121.93 × 741.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 831,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,873.73/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.41

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