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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.92, 1,846.47 and 748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.92, 1,846.47 and 748.60 is: 1,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.92 : 1,846.47 = 748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.92/1,846.47 = 748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.92x = 1,846.47 × 748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.92x = 1,382,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,267.44/1,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.15

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