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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.92, 1,446.12 and 748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.92, 1,446.12 and 748.08 is: 1,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.92 : 1,446.12 = 748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.92/1,446.12 = 748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.92x = 1,446.12 × 748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.92x = 1,081,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,813.45/961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.64

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