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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.60, 1,124.61 and 667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.60, 1,124.61 and 667.90 is: 1,002.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.60 : 1,124.61 = 667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.60/1,124.61 = 667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.60x = 1,124.61 × 667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.60x = 751,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,124.21/749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.03

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