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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.18, 1,030.26 and 731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.18, 1,030.26 and 731.14 is: 1,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.18 : 1,030.26 = 731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.18/1,030.26 = 731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.18x = 1,030.26 × 731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.18x = 753,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,264.30/748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.80

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