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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.53, 1,847.30 and 749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.53, 1,847.30 and 749.16 is: 1,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.53 : 1,847.30 = 749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.53/1,847.30 = 749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.53x = 1,847.30 × 749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.53x = 1,383,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,919.52/1,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.91

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