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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.79, 1,846.33 and 748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.79, 1,846.33 and 748.36 is: 1,032.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.79 : 1,846.33 = 748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.79/1,846.33 = 748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.79x = 1,846.33 × 748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.79x = 1,381,722.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,722.76/1,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.84

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