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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.08, 1,852.74 and 748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.08, 1,852.74 and 748.08 is: 1,123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.08 : 1,852.74 = 748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.08/1,852.74 = 748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.08x = 1,852.74 × 748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.08x = 1,385,997.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,997.74/1,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.10

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