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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.46, 1,858.32 and 757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.46, 1,858.32 and 757.20 is: 1,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.46 : 1,858.32 = 757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.46/1,858.32 = 757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.46x = 1,858.32 × 757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.46x = 1,407,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,119.90/1,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.05

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