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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.52, 1,889.92 and 748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.52, 1,889.92 and 748.52 is: 1,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.52 : 1,889.92 = 748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.52/1,889.92 = 748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.52x = 1,889.92 × 748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.52x = 1,414,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,642.92/1,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.95

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