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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.48, 1,903.86 and 748.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.48, 1,903.86 and 748.92 is: 1,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.48 : 1,903.86 = 748.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.48/1,903.86 = 748.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.48x = 1,903.86 × 748.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.48x = 1,425,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,838.83/1,269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.17

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