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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.43, 1,889.81 and 748.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.43, 1,889.81 and 748.43 is: 1,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.43 : 1,889.81 = 748.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.43/1,889.81 = 748.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.43x = 1,889.81 × 748.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.43x = 1,414,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,377.31/1,369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.83

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