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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.94, 1,846.37 and 748.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.94, 1,846.37 and 748.51 is: 1,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.94 : 1,846.37 = 748.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.94/1,846.37 = 748.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.94x = 1,846.37 × 748.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.94x = 1,382,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,026.41/1,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.95

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