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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.94, 1,123.48 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.94, 1,123.48 and 201.13 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.94 : 1,123.48 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.94/1,123.48 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.94x = 1,123.48 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.94x = 225,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,965.53/748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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