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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.90, 1,846 and 748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.90, 1,846 and 748.38 is: 1,032.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.90 : 1,846 = 748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.90/1,846 = 748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.90x = 1,846 × 748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.90x = 1,381,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,509.48/1,337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.60

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