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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.41, 1,487.37 and 749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.41, 1,487.37 and 749.20 is: 1,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.41 : 1,487.37 = 749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.41/1,487.37 = 749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.41x = 1,487.37 × 749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.41x = 1,114,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,337.60/993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.73

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