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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.58, 1,220.62 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.58, 1,220.62 and 748.14 is: 1,119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.58 : 1,220.62 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.58/1,220.62 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.58x = 1,220.62 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.58x = 913,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,184.80/815.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.68

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