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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.42, 1,889.76 and 748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.42, 1,889.76 and 748.42 is: 1,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.42 : 1,889.76 = 748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.42/1,889.76 = 748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.42x = 1,889.76 × 748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.42x = 1,414,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,334.18/1,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.80

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