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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.83, 1,848.96 and 750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.83, 1,848.96 and 750.38 is: 1,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.83 : 1,848.96 = 750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.83/1,848.96 = 750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.83x = 1,848.96 × 750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.83x = 1,387,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,416.17/1,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.52

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