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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.72, 1,846.05 and 748.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.72, 1,846.05 and 748.29 is: 1,032.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.72 : 1,846.05 = 748.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.72/1,846.05 = 748.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.72x = 1,846.05 × 748.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.72x = 1,381,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,380.75/1,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.64

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