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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.37, 1,847.13 and 748.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.37, 1,847.13 and 748.95 is: 1,033.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.37 : 1,847.13 = 748.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.37/1,847.13 = 748.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.37x = 1,847.13 × 748.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.37x = 1,383,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,408.01/1,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.65

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