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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.44, 1,858.10 and 757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.44, 1,858.10 and 757 is: 1,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.44 : 1,858.10 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.44/1,858.10 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.44x = 1,858.10 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.44x = 1,406,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,581.70/1,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.67

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