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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.89, 1,847.79 and 749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.89, 1,847.79 and 749.62 is: 1,034.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.89 : 1,847.79 = 749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.89/1,847.79 = 749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.89x = 1,847.79 × 749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.89x = 1,385,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,140.34/1,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.54

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