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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.94, 1,847.75 and 749.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.94, 1,847.75 and 749.51 is: 1,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.94 : 1,847.75 = 749.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.94/1,847.75 = 749.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.94x = 1,847.75 × 749.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.94x = 1,384,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,907.10/1,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.33

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