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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.56, 1,847.43 and 748.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.56, 1,847.43 and 748.97 is: 1,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.56 : 1,847.43 = 748.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.56/1,847.43 = 748.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.56x = 1,847.43 × 748.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.56x = 1,383,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,665.90/1,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.70

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