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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.46, 1,847.04 and 749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.46, 1,847.04 and 749.14 is: 1,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.46 : 1,847.04 = 749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.46/1,847.04 = 749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.46x = 1,847.04 × 749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.46x = 1,383,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,691.55/1,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.79

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