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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.88, 1,489.26 and 750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.88, 1,489.26 and 750.22 is: 1,124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.88 : 1,489.26 = 750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.88/1,489.26 = 750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.88x = 1,489.26 × 750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.88x = 1,117,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,272.64/993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.15

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