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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.50, 1,805.77 and 748.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.50, 1,805.77 and 748.99 is: 1,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.50 : 1,805.77 = 748.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.50/1,805.77 = 748.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.50x = 1,805.77 × 748.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.50x = 1,352,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,503.67/1,308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.63

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