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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.89, 1,890.42 and 748.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.89, 1,890.42 and 748.89 is: 1,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.89 : 1,890.42 = 748.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.89/1,890.42 = 748.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.89x = 1,890.42 × 748.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.89x = 1,415,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,716.63/1,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.45

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