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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.47, 1,889.86 and 748.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.47, 1,889.86 and 748.47 is: 1,032.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.47 : 1,889.86 = 748.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.47/1,889.86 = 748.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.47x = 1,889.86 × 748.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.47x = 1,414,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,503.51/1,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.88

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