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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.93, 1,847.61 and 749.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.93, 1,847.61 and 749.43 is: 1,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.93 : 1,847.61 = 749.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.93/1,847.61 = 749.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.93x = 1,847.61 × 749.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.93x = 1,384,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,654.36/1,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.15

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