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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.11, 1,846.63 and 748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.11, 1,846.63 and 748.64 is: 1,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.11 : 1,846.63 = 748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.11/1,846.63 = 748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.11x = 1,846.63 × 748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.11x = 1,382,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,461.08/1,338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.14

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