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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.98, 1,890.57 and 748.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.98, 1,890.57 and 748.98 is: 1,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.98 : 1,890.57 = 748.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.98/1,890.57 = 748.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.98x = 1,890.57 × 748.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.98x = 1,415,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,999.12/1,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.59

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