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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.05, 1,857.54 and 748.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.05, 1,857.54 and 748.54 is: 1,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.05 : 1,857.54 = 748.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.05/1,857.54 = 748.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.05x = 1,857.54 × 748.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.05x = 1,390,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,442.99/1,346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.98

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