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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.40, 1,846.99 and 748.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.40, 1,846.99 and 748.93 is: 1,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.40 : 1,846.99 = 748.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.40/1,846.99 = 748.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.40x = 1,846.99 × 748.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.40x = 1,383,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,272.74/1,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.53

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