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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.68, 1,125.46 and 749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.68, 1,125.46 and 749.14 is: 1,118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.68 : 1,125.46 = 749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.68/1,125.46 = 749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.68x = 1,125.46 × 749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.68x = 843,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,127.10/753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.68

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