Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.08, 1,119 and 702
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748.08, 1,119 and 702 is: 1,050.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748.08 : 1,119 = 702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748.08/1,119 = 702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748.08x = 1,119 × 702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748.08x = 785,538 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,538/748.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050.07
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