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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.65, 1,847.31 and 749.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.65, 1,847.31 and 749.18 is: 1,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.65 : 1,847.31 = 749.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.65/1,847.31 = 749.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.65x = 1,847.31 × 749.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.65x = 1,383,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,970.36/1,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.86

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