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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.94, 2,095.38 and 748.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.94, 2,095.38 and 748.94 is: 1,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.94 : 2,095.38 = 748.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.94/2,095.38 = 748.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.94x = 2,095.38 × 748.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.94x = 1,569,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,313.90/1,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.39

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