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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.69, 1,845.92 and 748.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.69, 1,845.92 and 748.10 is: 1,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.69 : 1,845.92 = 748.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.69/1,845.92 = 748.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.69x = 1,845.92 × 748.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.69x = 1,380,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,919.78/1,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.32

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