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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.57, 1,847.14 and 749.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.57, 1,847.14 and 749.11 is: 1,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.57 : 1,847.14 = 749.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.57/1,847.14 = 749.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.57x = 1,847.14 × 749.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.57x = 1,383,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,711.05/1,338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.72

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