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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.95, 1,369.23 and 748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.95, 1,369.23 and 748.49 is: 1,120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.95 : 1,369.23 = 748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.95/1,369.23 = 748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.95x = 1,369.23 × 748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.95x = 1,024,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,855.12/914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.13

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