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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.24, 1,846.77 and 748.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.24, 1,846.77 and 748.77 is: 1,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.24 : 1,846.77 = 748.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.24/1,846.77 = 748.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.24x = 1,846.77 × 748.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.24x = 1,382,805.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,805.97/1,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.30

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