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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.04, 1,889.24 and 748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.04, 1,889.24 and 748 is: 1,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.04 : 1,889.24 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.04/1,889.24 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.04x = 1,889.24 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.04x = 1,413,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,151.52/1,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.22

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