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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.11, 1,889.37 and 748.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.11, 1,889.37 and 748.11 is: 1,032.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.11 : 1,889.37 = 748.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.11/1,889.37 = 748.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.11x = 1,889.37 × 748.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.11x = 1,413,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,456.59/1,369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.39

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