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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.09, 1,122.34 and 673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.09, 1,122.34 and 673 is: 1,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.09 : 1,122.34 = 673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.09/1,122.34 = 673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.09x = 1,122.34 × 673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.09x = 755,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,334.82/749.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.34

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