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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.84, 1,847.60 and 741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.84, 1,847.60 and 741.38 is: 1,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.84 : 1,847.60 = 741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.84/1,847.60 = 741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.84x = 1,847.60 × 741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.84x = 1,369,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,766.30/1,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.10

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