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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.42, 1,857.94 and 756.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.42, 1,857.94 and 756.84 is: 1,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.42 : 1,857.94 = 756.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.42/1,857.94 = 756.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.42x = 1,857.94 × 756.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.42x = 1,406,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,168.38/1,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.37

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