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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.24, 1,121.28 and 671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.24, 1,121.28 and 671.20 is: 1,005.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.24 : 1,121.28 = 671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.24/1,121.28 = 671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.24x = 1,121.28 × 671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.24x = 752,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,603.14/748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.83

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