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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.93, 2,047.65 and 748.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.93, 2,047.65 and 748.30 is: 1,122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.93 : 2,047.65 = 748.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.93/2,047.65 = 748.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.93x = 2,047.65 × 748.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.93x = 1,532,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,256.50/1,364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.59

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