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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,137.15 and 749.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,137.15 and 749.54 is: 1,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,137.15 = 749.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,137.15 = 749.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,137.15 × 749.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 852,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,339.41/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.09

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