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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.48, 1,847.04 and 748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.48, 1,847.04 and 748.96 is: 1,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.48 : 1,847.04 = 748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.48/1,847.04 = 748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.48x = 1,847.04 × 748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.48x = 1,383,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,359.08/1,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.53

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