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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.62, 1,858.30 and 757.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.62, 1,858.30 and 757.15 is: 1,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.62 : 1,858.30 = 757.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.62/1,858.30 = 757.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.62x = 1,858.30 × 757.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.62x = 1,407,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,011.85/1,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.85

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