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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.41, 1,889.78 and 748.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.41, 1,889.78 and 748.41 is: 1,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.41 : 1,889.78 = 748.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.41/1,889.78 = 748.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.41x = 1,889.78 × 748.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.41x = 1,414,323.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,323.63/1,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.80

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