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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.60, 1,858.25 and 749.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.60, 1,858.25 and 749.12 is: 1,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.60 : 1,858.25 = 749.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.60/1,858.25 = 749.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.60x = 1,858.25 × 749.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.60x = 1,392,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,052.24/1,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.75

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