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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.51, 1,857.73 and 756.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.51, 1,857.73 and 756.93 is: 1,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.51 : 1,857.73 = 756.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.51/1,857.73 = 756.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.51x = 1,857.73 × 756.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.51x = 1,406,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,171.57/1,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.31

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