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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.47, 1,849.68 and 747.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.47, 1,849.68 and 747.66 is: 1,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.47 : 1,849.68 = 747.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.47/1,849.68 = 747.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.47x = 1,849.68 × 747.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.47x = 1,382,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,931.75/1,234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.26

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