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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.28, 2,016.20 and 759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.28, 2,016.20 and 759.84 is: 1,137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.28 : 2,016.20 = 759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.28/2,016.20 = 759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.28x = 2,016.20 × 759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.28x = 1,531,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,989.41/1,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.94

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