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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.80, 1,846.02 and 748.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.80, 1,846.02 and 748.28 is: 1,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.80 : 1,846.02 = 748.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.80/1,846.02 = 748.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.80x = 1,846.02 × 748.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.80x = 1,381,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,339.85/1,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.55

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