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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.68, 1,847.39 and 749.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.68, 1,847.39 and 749.22 is: 1,033.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.68 : 1,847.39 = 749.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.68/1,847.39 = 749.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.68x = 1,847.39 × 749.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.68x = 1,384,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,097.79/1,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.93

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