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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.58, 1,856.88 and 748.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.58, 1,856.88 and 748.11 is: 1,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.58 : 1,856.88 = 748.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.58/1,856.88 = 748.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.58x = 1,856.88 × 748.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.58x = 1,389,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,150.50/1,345.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.38

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