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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.79, 1,846.20 and 748.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.79, 1,846.20 and 748.21 is: 1,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.79 : 1,846.20 = 748.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.79/1,846.20 = 748.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.79x = 1,846.20 × 748.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.79x = 1,381,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,345.30/1,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.56

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