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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.44, 1,847.02 and 748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.44, 1,847.02 and 748.96 is: 1,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.44 : 1,847.02 = 748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.44/1,847.02 = 748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.44x = 1,847.02 × 748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.44x = 1,383,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,344.10/1,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.55

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