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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.09, 1,846.53 and 748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.09, 1,846.53 and 748.62 is: 1,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.09 : 1,846.53 = 748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.09/1,846.53 = 748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.09x = 1,846.53 × 748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.09x = 1,382,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,349.29/1,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.08

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