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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.50, 1,889.91 and 748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.50, 1,889.91 and 748.50 is: 1,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.50 : 1,889.91 = 748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.50/1,889.91 = 748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.50x = 1,889.91 × 748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.50x = 1,414,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,597.64/1,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.93

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