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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.28, 1,889.60 and 748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.28, 1,889.60 and 748.24 is: 1,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.28 : 1,889.60 = 748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.28/1,889.60 = 748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.28x = 1,889.60 × 748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.28x = 1,413,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,874.30/1,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.57

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