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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.41, 1,124.10 and 749.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.41, 1,124.10 and 749.41 is: 1,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.41 : 1,124.10 = 749.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.41/1,124.10 = 749.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.41x = 1,124.10 × 749.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.41x = 842,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,411.78/749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.10

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