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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.66, 1,119.15 and 748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.66, 1,119.15 and 748.01 is: 1,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.66 : 1,119.15 = 748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.66/1,119.15 = 748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.66x = 1,119.15 × 748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.66x = 837,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,138.19/751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.72

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