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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,354.68 and 749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,354.68 and 749.52 is: 1,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,354.68 = 749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,354.68 = 749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,354.68 × 749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 1,015,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,359.75/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.68

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