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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.32, 1,857.93 and 756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.32, 1,857.93 and 756.82 is: 1,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.32 : 1,857.93 = 756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.32/1,857.93 = 756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.32x = 1,857.93 × 756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.32x = 1,406,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,118.58/1,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.42

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