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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.28, 1,846.88 and 748.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.28, 1,846.88 and 748.81 is: 1,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.28 : 1,846.88 = 748.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.28/1,846.88 = 748.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.28x = 1,846.88 × 748.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.28x = 1,382,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,956.00/1,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.38

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