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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.38, 1,889.75 and 748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.38, 1,889.75 and 748.38 is: 1,032.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.38 : 1,889.75 = 748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.38/1,889.75 = 748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.38x = 1,889.75 × 748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.38x = 1,414,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,251.11/1,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.77

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