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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.34, 1,846.91 and 748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.34, 1,846.91 and 748.88 is: 1,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.34 : 1,846.91 = 748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.34/1,846.91 = 748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.34x = 1,846.91 × 748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.34x = 1,383,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,110.22/1,338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.46

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