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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.05, 1,123.81 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.05, 1,123.81 and 671.52 is: 1,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.05 : 1,123.81 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.05/1,123.81 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.05x = 1,123.81 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.05x = 754,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,663.43/749.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.50

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