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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.76, 1,805.58 and 748.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.76, 1,805.58 and 748.93 is: 1,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.76 : 1,805.58 = 748.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.76/1,805.58 = 748.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.76x = 1,805.58 × 748.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.76x = 1,352,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,249.79/1,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.23

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