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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.78, 1,847.49 and 749.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.78, 1,847.49 and 749.31 is: 1,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.78 : 1,847.49 = 749.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.78/1,847.49 = 749.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.78x = 1,847.49 × 749.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.78x = 1,384,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,342.73/1,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.03

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