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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.18, 1,805.34 and 748.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.18, 1,805.34 and 748.74 is: 1,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.18 : 1,805.34 = 748.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.18/1,805.34 = 748.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.18x = 1,805.34 × 748.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.18x = 1,351,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,730.27/1,308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.29

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