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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.78, 1,847.39 and 749.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.78, 1,847.39 and 749.37 is: 1,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.78 : 1,847.39 = 749.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.78/1,847.39 = 749.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.78x = 1,847.39 × 749.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.78x = 1,384,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,374.90/1,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.06

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