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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.62, 1,858.37 and 757.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.62, 1,858.37 and 757.21 is: 1,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.62 : 1,858.37 = 757.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.62/1,858.37 = 757.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.62x = 1,858.37 × 757.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.62x = 1,407,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,176.35/1,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.97

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