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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,119.42 and 748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,119.42 and 748.20 is: 1,113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,119.42 = 748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,119.42 = 748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,119.42 × 748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 837,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,550.04/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.97

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