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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.54, 1,858.32 and 757.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.54, 1,858.32 and 757.22 is: 1,045.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.54 : 1,858.32 = 757.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.54/1,858.32 = 757.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.54x = 1,858.32 × 757.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.54x = 1,407,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,157.07/1,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.02

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