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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.72, 2,048.24 and 748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.72, 2,048.24 and 748.80 is: 1,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.72 : 2,048.24 = 748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.72/2,048.24 = 748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.72x = 2,048.24 × 748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.72x = 1,533,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,722.11/1,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.19

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