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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.51, 1,858.19 and 757.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.51, 1,858.19 and 757.07 is: 1,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.51 : 1,858.19 = 757.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.51/1,858.19 = 757.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.51x = 1,858.19 × 757.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.51x = 1,406,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,766.83/1,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.75

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