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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.75, 1,890.30 and 748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.75, 1,890.30 and 748.75 is: 1,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.75 : 1,890.30 = 748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.75/1,890.30 = 748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.75x = 1,890.30 × 748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.75x = 1,415,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,362.13/1,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.30

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