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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.38, 1,805.63 and 748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.38, 1,805.63 and 748.71 is: 1,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.38 : 1,805.63 = 748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.38/1,805.63 = 748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.38x = 1,805.63 × 748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.38x = 1,351,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,899.07/1,308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.27

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